Absence of neurotoxicity with perineural injection of ultrasound gels: assessment using an animal model

BACKGROUND: Ultrasound gels may contain propylene glycol and glycerol, which are neurotoxic in high concentrations. If the needle passes through gel during regional anesthesia, gel may be injected near the nerve. It is unknown if this practice poses a risk for neurotoxicity. Using an animal model, w...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Belavy, David, Sunn, Nana, Lau, Queenie, Robertson, Thomas
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2013
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3846145/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24004500
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2253-13-18

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3846145/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24004500
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2253-13-18

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