11 Proximal Sciatic Nerve Block

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10.1055/b-0035-124653 11 Proximal Sciatic Nerve Block 11.1 Anatomical Overview The sacral plexus can be divided into three parts: Pudendal plexus Coccygeal plexus Sciatic plexus The sacral plexus is not subdivided…

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21 General Principles for Performing Peripheral Blocks

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10.1055/b-0035-124663 21 General Principles for Performing Peripheral Blocks 21.1 Essential Components Necessary for Proper Aseptic Technique Although the risk of infection with “single-shot” nerve blocks is relatively small, a strictly…

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9 Psoas Block

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10.1055/b-0035-124651 9 Psoas Block 9.1 Anatomical Overview The anterior rami of the first four lumbar nerves lie between the deep and the superficial origins of the psoas major muscle and…

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12 Blocks at the Knee

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10.1055/b-0035-124654 12 Blocks at the Knee 12.1 Anatomical Overview The sciatic nerve (L4–S3) consists of two components, the common fibular nerve (synonym: common peroneal nerve) and the tibial nerve, which…

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3 Interscalene Techniques of Brachial Plexus Block

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10.1055/b-0035-124645 3 Interscalene Techniques of Brachial Plexus Block 3.1 Anatomy The brachial plexus is formed by the anterior rami of spinal nerves C5–C8 and T1, and it sometimes receives contributions…

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18 Abdominal Wall

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10.1055/b-0035-124660 18 Abdominal Wall 18.1 Penile Root Block 18.1.1 Anatomy In a penile root block, the two dorsal nerves of penis are blocked. The dorsal nerves of the penis are…

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20 Complications and General Contraindications of Peripheral Blocks

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10.1055/b-0035-124662 20 Complications and General Contraindications of Peripheral Blocks 20.1 Complications of Peripheral Nerve Blocks Besides the specific complications described for the individual techniques, the following complications of peripheral nerve…

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16 Upper Limb

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10.1055/b-0035-124658 16 Upper Limb 16.1 Supraclavicular Block of the Brachial Plexus 16.1.1 Anatomy The three trunks of the brachial plexus run distally from where they exit the interscalene groove toward…

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