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Newer approaches, such as USG plus peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS), have often been indicated for better outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The aim of the study was to compare USG versus combined PNS plus USG-guided supraclavicular blocks of brachial plexus for upper limb surgeries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A prospective, comparative study was conducted among 82 participants undergoing upper limb surgeries guided via USG (Group A;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 41) and guided via USG plus PNS (Group B;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 41) under supraclavicular brachial plexus block using 15 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine with 10 mL of 2% lignocaine plus adrenaline. Both the groups were assessed for procedure time, onset and duration of sensory and motor blockade and success rate.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The procedure time for the block, onset of motor and sensory block was significantly less for USG-guided block (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05). The duration of the block was comparable between the groups. In addition, USG plus PNS-guided blocks had a higher success rate.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>USG plus PNG-guided blocks experienced a higher success rate than USG-guided blocks. USG-guided supraclavicular blocks had shorter procedure time with faster onset of motor and sensory block, highlighting its potential advantages.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/npmj.npmj_570_25","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,17]],"date-time":"2026-08-17T04:00:21Z","timestamp":1786939221000},"page":"585-589","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Comparison of Ultrasound versus Combined Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Plus Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular Blocks of Brachial Plexus for Upper Limb Surgeries"],"prefix":"10.4103","volume":"33","author":[{"given":"B. 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