Regional Exam II Flashcards
Injection location
(spinal vs. epidural)
spinal - lumbar only
epidural - anywhere
duration of block
(spinal vs. epidural)
spinal - brief
epidural - longer
Which has a better quality of block, spinal or epidural?
spinal
sacral hiatus
unfused opening between S4 and S5
T7-T8 Landmark
lower limits of scapulae
C7 landmark
bony knob at base of neck
L2 Landmark
terminal point of 12th ribs
L4 Landmark
Iliac crest
S2 Landmark
posterior iliac spines
what connects the epidural space with the paravertebral space?
foraminae
Maximal depth of epidural space
6 mm at L2
(only 4-5 mm in the midthoracic area)
plica mediana dorsalis
connect dura mater to the ligamentum flavum
(may not even exist)
(5) complications to discuss with patient
- nerve damage
- bleeding
- infection
- headache
- failed block
Which type of block would be performed in a perineal surgery?
spinal
One should probably not attempt a spinal above _____
L3 - L4 interspace
Which type of needles are more likely to cause PDPH?
beveled
(Quincke)
Two types of Pencil-point Spinal Needles
Whitacre and Sprotte
Which spinal approach is independent of patient flexion?
Taylor
- star 1 cm medial and caudal to PSIS
- advance cephalad at 55o with medial orientation
Which spinal approach is best suited for narrow interspaces or difficulty with flexion?
Paramedian
Level and duration of spinal are primarily determined by _____
baricity, contour of spinal canal, and patient position
Epinephrine in spinals
vasoconstricts, decreasing the spread, and has some alpha-2 analgesia
Tetracaine in spinals
major vasodilation
(vasopressors have a profound effect)
Bupivacaine in spinals
decreases spinal and dural blood flow
Dose of Lidocaine for spinals
60-75 mg
Dose of Chloroprocaine for Spinals
40-60 mg
Dose of Bupivacaine for spinals
5 - 20mg
Which one is more profoundly affected by vasoconstrictors?
Tetracaine or Bupivacaine
Tetracaine
Opiates in spinals
affect the dorsal horn
usually 25 ug of Fentanyl
Dose of Tetracaine for spinals
5 - 20 mg
Sensory level for Hemorrhoidectomy
S2 - S5
Sensory level for Foot surgery
L2 - L3
Sensory level for lower Extremities
L1 - L3
Sensory level for Hip, TURP, or vaginal delivery
T10
Sensory level for Lower abdomen or Appendectomy
T6 - T7
Sensory level for upper abdomen or C-section
T4