- The Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Lower Extremity Nerve Block in Trauma Patients
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Sung Min Kwon, Jin Rok Oh, Ji Soo Shin
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J Trauma Inj. 2015;28(3):87-90. Published online September 30, 2015
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2015.28.3.87
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We evaluated the efficacy of ultrasound-guided lower extremity nerve block in trauma patients. METHODS From July 2013 to April 2014, 17 patients with multiple trauma had lower extremity nerve block for immediate management of open wound in the lower extremity. We evaluated the patient satisfaction of the anesthesia and any complications related to the block. RESULTS During the lower extremity nerve block, incomplete nerve block occurred in one patient. This is the second case, the reason for this was the lack of technique. There was no anesthetic complications. CONCLUSION Ultrasound-guided lower extremity nerve block in trauma patients is an effective anesthesia technique in the immediate management of open wound in lower extremities.
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