PMID: 7547657May 1, 1995Paper

Perceptions of side effects following axillary block used for outpatient surgery

Regional Anesthesia
K CooperJ Carrithers

Abstract

The study evaluated patient perceptions of side effects related to axillary block (AB) and how they might influence a patient's decisions about subsequent ABs. A questionnaire concerning the occurrence and duration of side effects following AB and patient preference for a subsequent AB was completed and returned by each of 1,149 patients. All ABs were performed using a 22 gauge short bevel needle. In all 86.5% had orthopedic surgery, with the remainder vascular access procedures. Three AB techniques and two anesthetic solutions were used. Patient-reported incidences of side effects were bruising, 19.1%; soreness, 39.7%; persistent numbness, 11.0%; and nausea, 10.8%. Bruising was reported more frequently by female patients, those undergoing orthopedic procedures, and those between 20 and 30 and over 80 years of age. Soreness was reported more frequently in orthopedic procedures and by those aged 20 to 30. Technique used did not affect the incidence of side effects or patient willingness to have a repeat AB. Ninety-three percent expressed willingness to have another AB; this was affected by whether the patient experienced a side effect, the duration of the side effect, and by the number of side effects experienced. Those between ...Continue Reading

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