An objective assessment of nerve stimulators used for peripheral nerve blockade

D. Jochum; G. Iohom; D. P. Diarra; F. Loughnane; L. J. Dupré; H. Bouaziz

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2006.04645.x

An objective assessment of nerve stimulators used for peripheral nerve blockade

D. Jochum
, G. Iohom
, D. P. Diarra
, F. Loughnane
, L. J. Dupré
, H. Bouaziz

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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 ≥ 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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	557-564
Number of pages	8
Journal	Anaesthesia
Volume	61
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.2006.04645.x
Publication status	Published - Jun 2006
Externally published	Yes

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