Interscalene

Anesthesia Of The Brachial Plexus - Techniques - Supraclavicular Block
... Compared to the interscalene block, the supraclavicular block — despite eliciting a more complete block of the median, radial ulnar and ... quicker to perform and may result in fewer side effects than the interscalene block ... Unlike the interscalene block — which results in diaphragmatic hemiparesis in all subjects — only half of those who undergo supraclavicular block experience this side effect ...

Anesthesia Of The Brachial Plexus - Techniques - Interscalene Block
... The interscalene block is performed by injecting local anesthetic to the nerves of the brachial plexus as it passes through the groove between the anterior and middle scalene muscles, at the level of the ... the thoracic diaphragm occurs in virtually all people who have undergone interscalene or supraclavicular brachial plexus block ...