Thoracic Paravertebral Block | Ultrasound for Regional Anesthesia

This is a very nice overview of an ultrasound-guided approach to the thoracic paravertebral block. This approach focuses on a single injection of local anesthetic, although it could easily be customized for catheter placement. These authors use a transverse, in-plane approach. Note their use of the Tuohy needle, an appropriate selection for a para-spinal block.

These photos pretty much summarize the review:

Thoracic Paravertebral Block | Ultrasound for Regional Anesthesia.

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