Govender, SabashneeMohr, DwayneTshabalala, Zithulele NkosinathiVan Schoor, Albert-Neels2021-03-052021-03-052020Govender, S., Mohr, D., Tshabalala, Z.N. et al. 2020, 'A review of the anatomy and a step-by-step visual guide to performing an ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block', Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 17-22.2220-1181 (print)2220-1173 (online)10.36303/SAJAA.2020.26.1.2292http://hdl.handle.net/2263/78964BACKGROUND : The aim of this description is to provide step-by-step guidelines for performing an ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus nerve block. METHODS : The brachial plexus in the infraclavicular fossa of sixty healthy volunteers was scanned in the horizontal/transverse plane. The relevant regional anatomy was studied to identify the muscular and vascular structures seen on the ultrasound screen. RESULTS : The entire process was documented and a standard, step-by-step guide to performing ultrasound-guided vertical infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks was developed. CONCLUSION : The development of high-resolution ultrasound guidance has allowed for the direct visualisation of the brachial plexus when performing nerve blocks. Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus nerve blocks are becoming more popular. This description aimed to provide step-by-step guidelines on how to perform this block safely and efficiently.en© 2020 The Author(s) Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons License [CC BY-NC 3.0].Brachial plexusNerve blocksInfraclavicularUltrasound-guidedHealth sciences articles SDG-03SDG-03: Good health and well-beingArticle