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What three main structures are you looking for with the US during to initial portion a brachial plexus block? where is the probe?

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During an initial portion of a brachial plexus block, the main structures to look for are the axillary artery, musculocutaneous nerve, and median nerve.

Step-by-step explanation:

During an initial portion of a brachial plexus block, the three main structures you are looking for are the axillary artery, the musculocutaneous nerve, and the median nerve.

The probe is typically placed in the axillary artery. This allows for the delivery of local anesthetic to the nerves surrounding it.

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