Perfusion index and perfusion index ratio as predictive tools for block success: A prospective observational study on ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block
Both PI and PI ratio are effective in predicting block success, with the PI ratio proving more reliable, especially at the 10-minute mark.
Authors
- Praveen Ramasamy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9924-301X)
- Jerry Lorren Dominic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0755-3153)
- Prannoy Paul
- Ashna Manoj
- Thejeswini Mahadeviah
- Saravanan Ramalingam
Institutions
- Government Medical College (IN)
- Stony Brook University Hospital (US)
- Jackson Memorial Hospital (US)
- IDEA Public Schools (US)
- Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (IN)
- M.S. Ramaiah Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/sja.sja_626_25
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00