September 20, 2013
Lumbar Plexus Block
Figure 1: To accomplish the lumbar plexus block, a needle is inserted perpendicular to the skin plane, 4 cm lateral to the midline at the level of L3-L5. Essentials Indications: surgery on the hip, anterior thigh, and knee Landmarks: iliac…
September 20, 2017
Intra-articular and Periarticular Infiltration of Local Anesthetics
Intra-articular and Periarticular Infiltration of Local Anesthetics Based on Hadzic’s Textbook of RAPM 2nd Ed 2017 Artwork by Vali Lancea Johan Raeder and Ulrich J. Spreng INTRODUCTION Infiltration or instillation of local anesthetics around and into the joint as an…
October 8, 2013
Stellate Ganglion
Stellate Ganglion Ultrasound transducer position to image the stellate ganglion Ultrasound image of the stellate ganglion Ultrasound image of the labeled stellate ganglion Cross sectional anatomy of the stellate ganglion Key: ASM – Anterior Scalene Muscle CA – Carotid…
October 2, 2013
Interscalane Brachial Plexus
Interscalane Brachial Plexus Ultrasound transducer position to image the the interscalene brachial plexus transverse view Ultrasound image of the interscalene brachial plexus transverse view Ultrasound image of the labeled interscalene brachial plexus transverse view Cross sectional anatomy of the…
August 27, 2013
Neurologic Complications of Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Author: Jeff Gadsden Nerve injury following peripheral nerve blockade (PNB) is a potentially devastating complication that can result in permanent disability. (1) Data from a recent review of published studies suggest that the incidence of neurologic symptoms following PNB varies…
September 24, 2013
Nerve Blocks For Postoperative Analgesia: Choices After Common Lower Extremity Procedures
JNYSORA Volume 10 March 2009: Nerve Blocks For Postoperative Analgesia: Choices After Common Lower Extremity Procedures This review will discuss the advantages and limitations of various nerve block techniques when used for postoperative pain management for several common surgical indications….
October 1, 2013
Axillary Brachial Plexus
Axillary Brachial Plexus Ultrasound transducer position to image the axilla: median, ulnar, radial, and musculocutaneous nerves Ultrasound image of the axilla: median, ulnar, radial, and musculocutaneous nerves Ultrasound image of the labeled axilla: median, ulnar, radial, and musculocutaneous…