Bilateral brachial plexus block. Case reporting and systematic review of literature

The bilateral brachial plexus block is considered a contraindication, due to the possible development of complications, such as toxicity from local anaesthetics or bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. However, with the real time visualisation provided by the ultrasound scan, these complications have decreased and it is a safer procedure. Four cases are presented where the bilateral block was performed using guided ultrasound, as the patients were...