Pneumotórax pós-bloqueio de plexo braquial guiado por ultrassonografia: relato de caso

Abstract

Summary: Mandim BLS, Alves RR, Almeida R, Pontes JPJ, Arantes LJ, Morais FP -Pneumothorax Post Brachial Plexus Block Guided by Ultrasound: a Case Report. Background and objectives:Brachial plexus block is used for upper limbs anesthesia. The use of ultrasound-guided (USG) technique for blockade has become popular in recent years, facilitating its execution by providing real-time images of the plexus and surrounding structures while minimizing complications. The purpose of this report is to describe a case of pneumothorax following ultrasound-guided interscalene block.

Pneumotórax pós-bloqueio de plexo braquial guiado por ultrassonografia: relato de caso

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