The Comparation of Lateral Sagittal Infraclavicular and Costoclavicular Block

The Comparation of Lateral Sagittal Infraclavicular and Costoclavicular Approach in Brachial Plexus Blocks

In this study, the investigators aimed to compare the block dynamics and characteristics of the two approaches while providing effective analgesia and safe anesthesia of the Ultrasound-guided Lateral sagittal Infraclavicular and costoclavicular approach in Brachial plexus blocks.

Participants between the ages of 18-70 with the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score I-II-III will be included in the study. All participants will be evaluated preoperatively and information will be given about the anesthetic method to be applied. Demographic data and ASA scores of the participants will be recorded.

All of the participants included in the study will be taken to the regional anesthesia application room in the operating room approximately 1 hour before the operation. After standard anesthesia monitoring (electrocardiography, pulsoximetry, non-invasive blood pressure), all participants will be given an iv vascular access with a 20 or 22 G cannula from the arm that will not be operated.

All blocks will be made using portable US machine and echogenic block needle.

For all blocks, 20 ml of a mixture of 0.25% bupivacaine, 1% lidocaine will be used.

An overall (average) sensory and motor score was also calculated for every participants and at each time point assessed by averaging the VRS sensory or motor scores of all the 4 nerves will be tested preoperatively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1 to 3
• 18-70 age
• hand , wrist , forearm and elbow surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• refusal to participate,
• pregnancy,
• body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater
• history of allergy to local anesthetic drugs
• prior surgery over the infraclavicular fossa,
• preexisting neurological deficit
• coagulopathy
• infection over infraclavicular fossa.