The supraclavicular nerve block is ideal for procedures
of the upper arm, from the midhumeral
level down to the hand (Figure 8-1). The brachial
plexus is most compact at the level of the trunks
formed by the C5–T1 nerve roots, so blockade here
has the greatest likelihood of blocking all of the
branches of the brachial plexus. This results in rapid
onset times and, ultimately, high success rates for
surgery and analgesia of the upper extremity (excluding
the shoulder).

i am confused, why would someone get this? it doesnt seem like it'd benefit a person tos but maybe neuritis?

any ideas? thanks!

Yup, this is post-surgical pain relief. It makes absolutely everything numb. Nerve blocks are difficult to do right so unless an anesthesiologist offers it, it's best not to request it. I got one for my shoulder surgery back on 2007. It was the coolest thing ever. It wasn't the same one that you listed, but my shoulder/pec minor, lower neck region was all completely numb but I could still feel and use my hand (as much as the sling allowed). It works for about 24 hours so all that intense first day pain is just non-existant and allows you to get your pain med load in so you have virtually no post-op pain. It was great. It blocks the nerve, but you don't feel the skin, muscle, ligaments, tendons etc either :-)

Okay good to know

i cant wait to get my pec minor block, this was just confusing me

thanks again!