Accuracy of Perfusion Index and Perfusion Index Ratio as a Predictor of a Successful Low Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: A Prospective Observational Study
The perfusion index and perfusion index ratio can accurately predict the success of a low interscalene brachial plexus block well before surgical anesthesia is fully established, thereby saving operating room time. A perfusion index ratio of 3.54 or more at 10 minutes is a reliable predictor of block success.
Authors
- Zainab Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5944-607X)
- Anuj Jain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0531-4343)
- Vaishali Waindeskar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0556-7159)
- Harish Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1165-3026)
- S. Srinivas
- Ashutosh Kaushal
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ochsner Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.24.0119
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ochsner Health