Anesthesia Key

Key Points • Serratus anterior block is indicated for anterolateral chest wall incisions, targeting the lateral and postcutaneous branches of upper and middle thoracic dermatomes. • The block has been…

Key Points • It is a useful block in providing topical anesthesia to the laryngotracheal mucosa innervated by branches of vagus nerve. • Injection through the cricothyroid membrane results in…

Key Points • The superior laryngeal nerve is blocked at the lower border of the hyoid bone. • A small 25-gauge, short needle is used to reduce the risk of…

Key Points • Used for treatment or diagnosis of complex regional pain syndromes as well as upper limb vascular syndromes. • Ultrasound appears to allow a more effective and precise…

Key Points • The distal branches of the glossopharyngeal nerve are located submucosally immediately posterior to the palatine tonsil, deep to the posterior tonsillar pillar. • Glossopharyngeal blocks can be…

Key Point • Block of the glossopharyngeal nerve is required for manipulations of the posterior third of the tongue and pharyngeal wall. Structures more distal in the airway to the…

KEY POINTS • The most common complication of the retrobulbar block is hematoma formation, which can be minimized by using a needle shorter than 31 mm or performing a peribulbar…

Perspective This block is often used for surgical procedures carried out on the foot, especially for those not requiring high lower-leg tourniquet pressure. Patient Selection. The ankle block is principally…

Perspective The nerves blocked in the popliteal fossa—the tibial and peroneal nerves—are extensions of the sciatic nerve. The principal use of this block is for foot and ankle surgery. The…

Key Points • A high-frequency transducer is preferred for this block. • This approach is the most effective and easiest one for saphenous nerve block. • It can be used…