A novel approach to reversal of respiratory distress following insertion of an interscalene nerve catheter - ScienceDirect

Journal of Clinical Anesthesia

Volume 47, June 2018, Pages 43-44

Journal of Clinical Anesthesia

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Highlights

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Adverse effects of interscalene brachial plexus blockade include phrenic nerve palsy.
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Respiratory distress due to an interscalene brachial plexus blockade was successfully reversed using normal saline.
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This technique is a novel method for reversal of upper extremity phrenic nerve blockade.

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Hemidiaphragmatic paresis during interscalene brachial plexus block: effects on pulmonary function and chest wall mechanics
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