Pediatric anesthesia & critical care
Incidence of Phrenic Nerve Palsy in Pediatric Costoclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Authors' conclusion
These findings suggest that the costoclavicular brachial plexus block is a promising option in pediatric regional anesthesia.
Study context
- Population
- Children undergoing upper limb orthopedic surgery
- Participants
- 30 children
- Outcome
- Incidence of phrenic nerve palsy (diaphragmatic excursion by M-mode ultrasound before and after the block)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Phrenic nerve palsy (diaphragmatic excursion on M-mode ultrasound before and after block)
Cases of phrenic nerve palsy
0
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Postoperative analgesia
- Effective, with minimal opioid consumption
Original publication
Incidence of Phrenic Nerve Palsy in Pediatric Costoclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. Paediatr Anaesth. Published 5 July 2025. doi:10.
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