Comparison between Supraclavicular and Interscalene Brachial Plexus Blocks in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Joint Arthroscopy

Abstract

his was a prospective randomized controlled study will be conducted on 60 patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy, to compare between Supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB), and interscalene block (ISBPB), in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy, regarding motor, sensory block and the incidence of side effects. We used SONOSITE M-TURBO ultrasound apparatus with linear high frequency probe (6-13MHz), a 22 gauge needle, syringes filled with the expected drugs in addition to 20 or 18 G cannula. Preoperative assessment was done for every patient including: history, clinical examination, laboratory investigations.