Anesthetic Management of Humerus Fracture with Multiple Trauma and Pneumothorax

Authors

  • Nirmal Kumar Gyawali Western Hospital Nepalgunj
  • Prastuti Sharma Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University

Keywords:

Supraclavicular Brachial plexus block, Pneumothorax, Axillary Brachial plexus block

Abstract

Background: Trauma is a significant health problem and a leading cause of death in all age group.

Methodology: In this study we describe anesthetic management of poly trauma with pneumthorax in a 55 years old male with humerus fracture.

Result: Patient with multiple trauma with pneumothorax was safely anaesthesized with regional anesthesia. This procedure also prevented progression of pneumothorax to tension pneumothorax.

Conclusion: Regional anesthesia is a safe alternative of general anesthesia in case of patient with pneumothorax for the upper limb surgery.

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Author Biography

Nirmal Kumar Gyawali, Western Hospital Nepalgunj

Consultant Anethesiologist 

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Published

2019-08-07

How to Cite

Anesthetic Management of Humerus Fracture with Multiple Trauma and Pneumothorax. (2019). Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, 2(2), 144-146. https://doi.org/10.3126/jkahs.v2i2.25182

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Anesthetic Management of Humerus Fracture with Multiple Trauma and Pneumothorax. (2019). Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, 2(2), 144-146. https://doi.org/10.3126/jkahs.v2i2.25182