Intraoperative brachial plexus injury during emergence following movement with arms restrained: a preventable complication?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite considerable analysis and preventive strategies, brachial plexus injuries remain fairly common in the perioperative setting. These injuries range from brief periods of numbness or discomfort in the immediate postoperative per...

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Main Authors: Hasenboehler Erik A, DiMatteo Laura, Chandler Mark H, Temple Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/1/1/8

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