An objective assessment of nerve stimulators used for peripheral nerve blockade*.

Abstract:

:Nerve stimulation is considered by many to be the current 'gold standard' for locating peripheral nerves. Thirteen nerve stimulators were subjected to a battery of tests performed by two independent observers under standardised conditions using a digital oscilloscope, a calibrated resistance and a novel scoring system. Individual scores were assigned for the signal waveform, current intensity, impulse duration, maximum load output and functionality of each nerve stimulator; the maximum score achievable was 20. A score of > or = 15/20 was achieved by six nerve stimulators: Stimuplex HNS 12 (B Braun); MultiStim Vario (Pajunk); Plexival (Medival, Vygon); MultiStim Sensor (Pajunk); Plexygon (Aryon, Vygon); Stimuplex HNS 11 (B Braun). Seven nerve stimulators scored < 15/20. Anaesthetists should be aware of the limitations of the nerve stimulator being used. Standardisation of features is desirable when manufacturing nerve stimulators.

journal_name

Anaesthesia

journal_title

Anaesthesia

authors

Jochum D,Iohom G,Diarra DP,Loughnane F,Dupré LJ,Bouaziz H

doi

10.1111/j.1365-2044.2006.04645.x

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2006-06-01 00:00:00

pages

557-64

issue

6

eissn

0003-2409

issn

1365-2044

pii

ANA4645

journal_volume

61

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