Poll: Brachial Plexus Asymmetry

Today we’re demoing a new polling feature on Gator-RAP. The poll is anonymous, so please venture your answer!
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Obturator anatomy

A&A: Ultrasound-Guided Obturator Nerve Block: A Sonoanatomic Study of a New Methodologic Approach.

This article by Akkaya et al in A&A gives a nice sonoanatomical description of the obturator nerve.
Ovid: Ultrasound-Guided Obturator Nerve Block: A Sonoanatomic Study of a New Methodologic Approach..

Thoracic Paravertebral Catheters in Cadavers

Interesting analysis, if a little disheartening. 11/20 catheters with correct paravertebral spread isn’t reassuring. Still, this may explain the variability inherent to this block’s success.

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Ultrasound-guided paravertebral puncture and placement of catheters in human cadavers: an imaging study

British Journal of Anaesthesia – current issue 3/13/09 2:00 AM Luyet, C., Eichenberger, U., Greif, [...]

Does the Investing Layer of the Deep Cervical Fascia Exist?

Does the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia exist?
Nash L, Nicholson HD, Zhang M.
Anesthesiology. 2005 Nov;103(5):962-8. Abstract
Background: The placement of the superficial cervical plexus block has been the subject of controversy. Although the investing cervical fascia has been considered as an impenetrable barrier, clinically, the placement of the block deep or superficial to the [...]