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Comparison of visibility and successful block between echoplex+® and stimuplex ultraline® 360° echogenic needle during ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block for upper limb surgery

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dc.contributor.authorIsmet, Suki
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-13T08:21:57Z
dc.date.available2026-05-13T08:21:57Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractBackground: Needle visibility is an important factor for the success of ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block (USG SCBPB). This study aimed to compare the needle visibility, the duration of block performance and the success of block between two echogenic needles, Echoplex+ ® and Stimuplex® Ultraline 360°. Methods: A total of 70 patients, scheduled for upper limb surgery under USG-SCBPB, were randomised into 2 groups; Group E (n=35) was blocked using Echoplex+® needle and Group S (n=35) was blocked using ® Ultraline 3600 needle. The visibility of the needle, the duration of block performance and the success of block were recorded. Results: Needle visibility was comparable between both groups with a slightly higher percentage of good visibility in the Group S than the Group E [65.7 % vs 45.7 %; p=0.241]. The median of the duration of block performance [11.0 (IQR 6) vs. 10.0 (IQR 4); p=0.278] and the percentage of adequate block [88.6% vs 88.6%; p=0.565] were also comparable between the Group E and the Group S. Conclusions: Both echogenic needles, Echoplex+® and Stimuplex® Ultraline 360° were comparable in visibility, duration of block performance and the success of block during USG SCBPB.
dc.identifier.urihttps://erepo.usm.my/handle/123456789/24219
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectechogenic needle
dc.subjectneedle visibility
dc.titleComparison of visibility and successful block between echoplex+® and stimuplex ultraline® 360° echogenic needle during ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block for upper limb surgery
dc.typeResource Types::text::thesis::master thesis
dspace.entity.typePublication
oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Malaysia
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