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Regional Anesthesia Flashcards

1
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What is the initial landmark that should be identified when performing a lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block?

A

ASIS

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2
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What nerve roots contribute to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve?

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L2-L3

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What is the medial and lateral landmark for blockade of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve?

A

Medial: Sartorius
Lateral: Tensor Fascia Lata

1-2 cm medial and 1-2 cm inferior to ASIS

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4
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What is another name for lumbar plexus block?

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Psoas compartment block

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5
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What are the nerve root contributions of the lumbar plexus?

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T12-L4

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6
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Nerve root contributions of sciatic nerve?

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L4-S3

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7
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What two muscles are traversed during infraclavicular block?

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Pec Major/Pec Minior

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8
Q

Infraclavicular block targets brachial plexus at the level of the ______?

A

Cords

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9
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True for False: CSF is higher on a cc/kg basis in infants than adults?

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True

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10
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Where does spinal cord end in infants?

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L3/L4

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What nerve does the anterior division of L2-L4 form?

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Obturator N

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What nerve does the posterior division of L2-L4 form?

A

Femoral N

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13
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What cervical branches form the superficial cervical plexus?

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Anterior rami fo C2-C4

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14
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Which nerve is frequently spared in inter scalene blocks?

A

Ulnar Nerve

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15
Q

Max dose of bupivacaine without a vasoconstrictor?

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2-2.5 mg/kg

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16
Q

Max dose of ropivacaine without vasoconstrictor?

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2-3. mg/kg

17
Q

What is the anatomic location for regional blockage of the glossopharyngeal nerve to block sensation about the epiglottis?

A

Base of the anterior tonsillar pillar

18
Q

Where is local anesthetic deposited to block the superior branch of the superior laryngeal nerve?

A

Between the greater Cornu of the hyoid bone and superior Cornu of thyroid cartilage

19
Q

In what percentage if patients does ipsilateral diaphragm paresis occur following inter scalene block?

A

100%

20
Q

By what % does pulmonary function decrease when diaphragm paresis occurs due to interscalene block?

A

25%

21
Q

What are established benefits of thoracic epidural anesthesia?

A

1) Decreased period of post-operative ileus
2) Decreased pulmonary complications
3) Decreased protein catabolism

22
Q

What sympathetic block covers pain for pelvic organs?

A

Superior Hypogastric Plexus

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