The Diagonal Vector (DIVE) Approach for Lumbar Plexus Block – A Comparison with Chayen’s Technique
Punctures according to the DIVE method resulted in a higher puncture accuracy compared to Chayen's technique with comparable practicability and risk profile. When using the DIVE Block, a window for a successful puncture can be expected between a quarter and a third of the PSIS- L3SP distance.
Authors
- C. Dumps
- Richard H. W. Funk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1326-5679)
- Axel R. Heller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6144-3874)
- Felicitas Kies
- Manfred Weiß (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4851-6439)
- R Bocher
- Philipp Simon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2696-3254)
- Stefanie Nothofer
- R. J. Litz
- Wolfgang Hoelz
Institutions
- Technische Hochschule Augsburg (DE)
- University of Augsburg (DE)
- University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Local and Regional Anesthesia
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/lra.s527808
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00