A Standardized Method for 4D Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blockade and Catheter Placement

作者:Clendenen N J*; Robards C B; Clendenen S R
来源:Biomed Research International, 2014, 2014: 920538.
DOI:10.1155/2014/920538

摘要

We present a standardized method for using four-dimensional ultrasound (4D US) guidance for peripheral nerve blocks. 4D US allows for needle tracking inmultiple planes simultaneously and accuratemeasurement of the local anesthetic volume surrounding the nerve following injection. Additionally, the morphology and proximity of local anesthetic spread around the target nerve is clearly seen with the described technique. This method provides additional spatial information in real time compared to standard two-dimensional ultrasound.

  • 出版日期2014