Femoral Nerve Block Flashcards
1
Q
Femoral triangle is made of what 3 structures?
SAIL
A
sartorius
adductor longus
inguinal ligament
2
Q
once under the inguinal ligament the fem n divides into ant and post branches
ant: ___ surface of thigh and sartorius
post: __ muscle, knee joint, and medial ligament
A
ventral
quad
3
Q
FNB is not enough coverage alone
FNB + sciatic = almost __ coverage of LE
A
complete
4
Q
indications: __, __, __, and ___ surg
acute pain management for hip fx
A
hip, femur, quad, knee
5
Q
U/S
high frequency linear array in ___ orientation
A
transverse
6
Q
landmark
inguinal ligament–palpate art and move 1cm __ and 1 cm ___
you’ll feel 2 pops
A
lat
ant
7
Q
the biggest comp is the inc risk of __ due to quad weakness
A
falls
