Abstract :
Pneumothorax is the commonest complication of brachial plexus block using the supraclavicular approach. The onset of pneumothorax is usually delayed. In this case, we report the immediate onset of pneumothorax after an attempted supraclavicular block using the ‘Classical’ technique. This report highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion of pneumothorax even in the immediate post block period.
Keyword :
brachial plexus, supraclavicular block, pneumothorax