Review article: Anatomical considerations for ultrasound guidance for regional anesthesia of the neck and upper limb

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this narrative review is to describe an anatomical approach for residents-in-training and anesthesiologists who are learning techniques of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia of the neck and upper limb Sources: Relevant articles relating anatomy and anatomical variation to the emerging practice of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia for the neck and upper limb were sourced via both Medline and PubMed databases. Also, our approach to teaching ultrasound technique has developed from using anatomical resources and cadaveric workshops. This approach emphasizes precise image acquisition, a detailed knowledge of anatomy and anatomical variations, and, importantly, visua..