4. Overview of Chest Wall Blocks Flashcards
true ribs
1-7
cartilages attach to sternum
false ribs
8-12
cartilages DO NOT attach to sternum
floating ribs
11-12
floating ribs only attach to
vertebrae
scapula extends to
inferior border of 7th rib
how many pairs of intercostal nerves
12 pairs
how many pairs of thoracic nerve roots
12 pairs
intercostal muscle layers
external
internal
innermost
where does the vein, artery , and nerve lie?
between internal and innermost muscles
behind the rib
position of vein artery and nerve
Superior
Vein
Artery
Nerve
Inferior
(VAN)
what is deep to intercostal muscles
lung
what levels do you inject for intercostal block
2 levels above and below incision site
inferior border of scapula dermatome
T6
injection site for intercostal block
angle of rib
what dermatome levels can you use intercostal blocks
T6 dermatome and below
intercostal block complication
- pneumothorax
- pt discomfort
- LAST
which block has the highest blood level of local anesthetic per volume?
intercostal block
do you sedate during intercostal block?
yes