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. 1983 Nov;65(6):370–371.

Regional anaesthesia in elective hand surgery.

C J Slack, B S Sylvester
PMCID: PMC2494422  PMID: 6638850

Abstract

The technique of regional anaesthesia for hand surgery is described. This has been successfully carried out in a series of 179 patients treated as day cases. The advantages and disadvantages of the technique are discussed. Emphasis is placed on careful patient selection and attention to detail in applying the technique.

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