Infraclavicular or Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks for Elbow Surgery
Infraclavicular or Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks for Elbow Surgery
This study compares the infraclavicular approach to supraclavicular approach of brachial
 plexus block for elbow surgery.
Traditionally, infraclavicular as well as supraclavicular approaches to brachial plexus have
 been recommended for elbow surgery. Supraclavicular approach is considered to have a more
 rapid onset. However, investigators have noticed that the supraclavicular approach needs more
 supplementation if it is used for elbow surgery. Therefore more and more anesthesiologists
 now choose the infraclavicular approach for elbow surgery (though both approaches are
 recommended in the text books).

 None of the published studies have addressed if one approach is indeed superior to the other
 specifically for elbow surgery. Therefore the investigators propose to undertake a study that
 will evaluate the two approaches to the brachial plexus specifically for elbow surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients scheduled for ambulatory elbow surgery under block

 -  ASA 1-3

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Narcotic dependent

 -  Severe systemic illness

 -  Refusal of block

 -  localized infection