Ultrasound-Guided Block Tips- An Introduction
Aim: Quick overview of each ultrasound-guided block
Videos, images of anatomical variations and useful reference papers
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Difficulty: Each block is rated in difficulty level
Level agreed by LSORA faculty
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Green |
Easy |
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Blue |
Moderate |
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Red |
Intermediate |
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Black |
Difficult |
Contraindications: Block-specific only given for each block
(CI)
Generic contraindications common to all blocks are as follows;
Absolute CI: Patient refusal
Allergy to local anaesthetic
Local infection
Relative CI: Coagulopathy
Complications/ SEs: Block-specific complications and side effects (SEs) given for each block
Generic complications/ SEs applying to all blocks:
Ø Block failure
Ø Local anaesthetic toxicity
Ø Intravascular injection
Ø Nerve damage
Ø Infection
Ø Allergic reaction