Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2766748 | Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This descriptive study found that the phrenic nerve and brachial plexus are within 2 mm of each other at the cricoid cartilage level, with additional 3 mm separation for every cm more caudal in the neck. Clinical trials with imaging guidance are needed to establish whether brachial plexus selective blocks can be consistently achieved above the clavicle.
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Authors
Jens M.D., Ingeborg M.D., Andrew T. M.D., Ph.D.,