J Korean Soc Traumatol.  2015 Sep;28(3):87-90. 10.0000/jti.2015.28.3.87.

The Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Lower Extremity Nerve Block in Trauma Patients

• Kwon SM
• Oh JR
• Shin JS

• KMID: 2224044
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jti.2015.28.3.87

Abstract

PURPOSE
We evaluated the efficacy of ultrasound-guided lower extremity nerve block in trauma patients.
METHODS
From July 2013 to April 2014, 17 patients with multiple trauma had lower extremity nerve block for immediate management of open wound in the lower extremity. We evaluated the patient satisfaction of the anesthesia and any complications related to the block.
RESULTS
During the lower extremity nerve block, incomplete nerve block occurred in one patient. This is the second case, the reason for this was the lack of technique. There was no anesthetic complications.
CONCLUSION
Ultrasound-guided lower extremity nerve block in trauma patients is an effective anesthesia technique in the immediate management of open wound in lower extremities.

Keyword

Multiple trauma; Ultrasound-guided nerve block; Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve; Femoral nerve; Sciatic nerve

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Femoral Nerve
Humans
Lower Extremity*
Multiple Trauma
Nerve Block*
Patient Satisfaction
Sciatic Nerve
Wounds and Injuries