Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Block for Closed Reduction Procedures on Pediatric Forearm Fractures: A Report of Ten Cases

Abstract

Procedural sedoanalgesia is a frequently used method in the emergency departments during pediatric interventional procedures and reductions. However, the method has some disadvantages such as respiratory and cardiac depression. Following the usage of ultrasonography in emergency medicine practice, the upper extremity nerve blocks have particularly gained popularity. However, the use of these blocks for pediatric cases is limited. With this series of ten cases, we aimed to share our successful ultrasound-guided infraclavicular block experiences in patients who had undergone forearm fracture for closed reduction.

Keywords

• Pediatric forearm fracture,infraclavicular block,closed reduction,ultrasound

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