Abstract
Complications of peripheral nerve blocks are fortunately rare, but can be devastating for both the patient and the anaesthesiologist. This review will concentrate on current knowledge about peripheral nerve injury secondary to nerve blocks, complications from continuous peripheral nerve catheter techniques, and local anaesthetic systemic toxicity.
MeSH terms
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Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects
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Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects
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Catheterization, Peripheral / instrumentation
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Equipment Contamination
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Equipment Failure
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Humans
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Needles
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Nerve Block / adverse effects*
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Nerve Block / instrumentation
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Nerve Block / methods
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Peripheral Nerve Injuries*
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Peripheral Nerves / anatomy & histology
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Peripheral Nerves / diagnostic imaging
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Ultrasonography, Interventional