Hadzic's Regional Anesthesia > Part III. Clinical Practice of Regional Anesthesia > Section Five. Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks > Chapter 28. Axillary Brachial Plexus Block Zbigniew Koscielniak-Nielsen, MD

Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: Introduction

"Brachial plexus block at the level of the axilla is typically chosen for anesthesia of the distal upper limb. Axillary block is a basic regional anesthesia technique and perhaps the most common approach to brachial plexus blockade. Low risk of serious complications, superficial location, and good analgesia of the upper arm muscles make this block suitable for ambulatory procedures of longer duration that require a tourniquet...."