Author(s)

Eric P. Chiang, Paul Dangerfield, Jaideep H. Mehta, Marian Sherman, Jeffrey S. Berger

Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA.

Bilateral brachial plexus blocks and regional anesthesia in trauma patients are rarely performed due to potential complications when using these techniques. We illustrate a case in which bilateral infraclavicular nerve blocks were placed as part of a multimodal approach to pain management in a trauma patient. We discuss potential hazards, important considerations, and rationale for attempting this procedure. Ultimately, performing bilateral brachial plexus nerve blocks in trauma patients is a viable option when choosing pain management techniques.

Bilateral Brachial Plexus Blocks; Regional Anesthesia in Trauma; Pain Management in Trauma

E. Chiang, P. Dangerfield, J. Mehta, M. Sherman and J. Berger, "The Crucial Role of Bilateral Infraclavicular Nerve Blocks in the Anesthetic Management of a Trauma Patient," Open Journal of Anesthesiology, Vol. 2 No. 4, 2012, pp. 113-116. doi: 10.4236/ojanes.2012.24026.