Brachial plexus block for perioperative analgesia in children with radial club hand: a retrospective audit
Abstract
Objectives: Brachial plexus block in combination with general anaesthesia is used for surgical correction of radial club hand. We carried out this retrospective study to assess the feasibility and efficacy of brachial plexus block in children with radial club hand. Intraoperative and postoperative analgesic requirements were the primary outcome measures analysed.
Methodology: We conducted a retrospective audit and collected data on the intraoperative and postoperative analgesic requirements in 24 patients anaesthetised for orthopedic treatment of this congenital deformity in our children’s hospital over a period of 5 years.