Supraclavicular Continuous Perineural Catheter Technique as an Alternative to General Anaesthesia for Prolonged Humerus Surgery in High-Risk Patient During Covid Pandemic: A Case Report

Abstract

Brachial plexus block has gained wide acceptance for surgical anesthesia for upper limb surgeries in recent times. The advocacy of regional anesthesia during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the frequency of the procedure being performed. Avoidance of airway instrumentation and thus reduction in an aerosol generation has further highlighted the importance of brachial plexus block for upper limb surgeries. We report a case where a prolonged surgery involving humerus was conducted under single-shot interscalene block with supraclavicular brachial plexus perineural catheter for extension of block duration.