Multiple-injection axillary brachial plexus block: a comparison of two methods of nerve localization–nerve stimulation versus paresthesia

S Sia, M Bartoli, A Lepri, O Marchini… - Anesthesia & …, 2000 - journals.lww.com
We conducted this prospective study to compare the onset time and the success rate of a
multiple-injection axillary brachial plexus block performed by using two methods of nerve …

Analgesia before performing a spinal block in the sitting position in patients with femoral shaft fracture: a comparison between femoral nerve block and intravenous …

S Sia, F Pelusio, R Barbagli, C Rivituso - Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2004 - journals.lww.com
IMPLICATIONS: Femoral nerve block produces a more intense analgesic effect than IV
administration of fentanyl when given to facilitate the sitting position for spinal anesthesia in …

The effect of exogenous epinephrine on the incidence of hypotensive/bradycardic events during shoulder surgery in the sitting position during interscalene block

S Sia, F Sarro, A Lepri, M Bartoli - Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2003 - journals.lww.com
IMPLICATIONS: Sudden hypotensive and/or bradycardic events occur during shoulder
surgery in the sitting position during interscalene block. In this study, we demonstrated that …

Axillary brachial plexus block using peripheral nerve stimulator: a comparison between double-and triple-injection techniques

S Sia, A Lepri, P Ponzecchi - Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2001 - Elsevier
Background and Objectives: The multiple-injection technique for axillary block, in which the
main 4 nerves of the plexus are located by a nerve stimulator and separately injected, has …

Selective ulnar nerve localization is not essential for axillary brachial plexus block using a multiple nerve stimulation technique

S Sia, M Bartoli - Regional anesthesia and pain medicine, 2001 - Elsevier
Background and Objectives: The multiple-injection technique for axillary block, in which the
4 distal nerves of the plexus are located by a nerve stimulator and separately injected, has …

Clonidine administered as an axillary block does not affect postoperative pain when given as the sole analgesic

S Sia, A Lepri - Anesthesia & Analgesia, 1999 - journals.lww.com
Used as the sole analgesic, clonidine produces analgesia after epidural, intrathecal, and
intraarticular administration. We conducted this double-blinded study to determine whether …

Four-injection brachial plexus block using peripheral nerve stimulator: a comparison between axillary and humeral approaches

S Sia, A Lepri, MC Campolo, R Fiaschi - Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2002 - journals.lww.com
We conducted this prospective, randomized study to compare the success rate, performance
time, and onset time of surgical anesthesia of a four-injection brachial plexus block …

A comparison of injection at the ulnar and the radial nerve in axillary block using triple stimulation

S Sia - Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 2006 - rapm.bmj.com
Background and Objectives: A triple-stimulation technique for axillary block consists of the
localization and injection of 2 nerves, median and musculocutaneous, which lie superior to …

A comparison of proximal and distal radial nerve motor responses in axillary block using triple stimulation

S Sia, A Lepri, M Magherini, L Doni… - Regional Anesthesia & …, 2005 - rapm.bmj.com
Background and Objectives Stimulation of the radial nerve at the axilla may cause either a
proximal movement (forearm extension) or distal movements (supination, wrist or finger …

Axillary block by" selective" injections at the nerves involved in surgery using a peripheral nerve stimulator: a comparison with a" standard" triple-injection technique

S Sia, A Lepri, M Marchi - Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 2010 - rapm.bmj.com
Background and Objectives: A triple-injection technique (injections at the median,
musculocutaneous, and radial nerves) for axillary block affords a high incidence of complete …