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  • Title: Ultrasound-guided sciatic-femoral block for revision of the amputation stump. Case report.
    Author: Helayel PE, da Conceição DB, Feix C, Boos GL, Nascimento BS, de Oliveira Filho GR.
    Journal: Rev Bras Anestesiol; 2008; 58(5):482-4, 480-2. PubMed ID: 19382407.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The use of ultrasound in regional blocks has become increasingly used because its role as facilitator and its efficacy. Direct ultrasound visualization allows the identification of peripheral nerves, independently of the ability of obtaining sensitive or motor stimulation. CASE REPORT: This is the case of a patient who underwent revision of the amputation stump at the knee under ultrasound-guided sciatic-femoral block with 40 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine, promoting complete sensitive blockade and excellent surgical anesthesia. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound assistance is capable of amplifying the spectrum of uses of peripheral nerve blocks in surgical interventions on amputated limbs in situations neurostimulation cannot be used.
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