作者: Maki Morimoto , Jung T. Kim , Jovan Popovic , Sudheer Jain , Alex Bekker
DOI: 10.1111/J.1533-2500.2006.00074.X
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摘要: Purpose: Ultrasound technology has been applied to increase both efficacy and safety of certain peripheral nerve blocks. This case report describes the first successful ultrasound-guided lumber plexus block. Clinical Features: We describe a 91-year-old woman with aortic stenosis who successfully underwent open reduction internal fixation fractured right hip lumbar block. provided direct visualization help identify anatomical structures guide block needle during performance Complete was attained within 15 min, surgical procedure performed uneventfully. Conclusion: The use ultrasound gained popularity perform In this report, guidance. By visualization, using may potentially reduce complications associated