Anesth Analg 2007;105:272-274
© 2007 International Anesthesia Research Society
doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000265439.02497.a7
ANALGESIA
Real-Time Three-Dimensional Ultrasound for Continuous Popliteal Blockade: A Case Report and Image Description
Neil G. Feinglass, MD*,
Steven R. Clendenen, MD*,
Klaus D. Torp, MD*,
R. Doris Wang, MD*,
Ramon Castello, MD , and
Roy A. Greengrass, MD*
From the Departments of *Anesthesiology, and Cardiovascular Disease, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida.
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Neil G. Feinglass, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL. Address e-mail to ngf06{at}bellsouth.net.
Abstract
Two-dimensional ultrasound guidance has been used as an adjunct for neural blockade. With the development of newer ultrasound technology, three-dimensional ultrasound imaging is now available and may offer improved visualization of anatomic structures and relationships. We describe the successful blockade of the popliteal nerve with three-dimensional ultrasound guidance and image description.
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