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Development of Transient Hypertension- A Rare Complication in a Previously Normotensive Patient Posted for Upper Limb Surgery Following US Guided Brachial Plexus Block
Transient hypertension following interscalene block is a rare complication not mentioned in the medical literature. But there have been case reports in which such complication was encountered. I would like to present a similar case scenario and the probable reason behind it.
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Hypertension, Hoarseness, Brachial Plexus Block, US Guidance.
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- Mahamud Jahagirdar et al.Transient Hypertension after an Interscalene Block-The Presentation of a Rare Complication with an Anatomical Explanation. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR 6.10 (2012): 1768–1769.
- Hernandez A et al. A hypertensive crisis after an interscalene block for shoulder surgery: A-485. European Journal of Anaesthesiology (EJA) 2006;23
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