Abstract
Most complications of regional anaesthesia are relatively minor, easily managed and temporary but in rare instances serious and permanent damage occurs (Figure 1). Complications may be directly related to the performance of the technique or may result from poor management of the block. Some complications are common to all major regional anaesthetic techniques while others are specific to individual techniques (e.g. pneumothorax associated with the supraclavicular brachial plexus block). Anaesthetists must familiarize themselves with these specific complications before using a particular technique. Proper training and supervision to acquire the necessary level of competence, plus appropriate safeguards to minimize the risks, are necessary to ensure that the incidence of serious complications is kept as low as possible.
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