Types of Locals

Question 1

Nerve blocks are a type of infiltration block that provide ______________ infiltration to the local anatomy

Answer 1

Proximity

Question 2

When giving a nerve block, it’s important to avoid ____________ _____________ and _______________

Answer 2

Direct contact and IV

Question 3

Clinical procedures that commonly use a nerve block

Answer 3

1. Lameness exam
2. Standing sx
3. Dental procedures
4. Intercostal
5. Amputations
6. Onychectomy

Question 4

What is a line block

Answer 4

An infiltration block between the surgical site and the spinal cord

Question 5

Four problems with infiltration blocks

Answer 5

1. Scar
2. Fat
3. Edema
4. Inflammation

Question 6

Why is edema a problem with an infiltration block

Answer 6

Dilutes the anesthetic

Question 7

Epinephrine is sometimes used with nerve blocks since it causes ______________________ which decreases __________________ of the local anesthetic.

Answer 7

Vasoconstriction
Absorption (and toxicity)

Question 8

4 Contraindications of using Epinephrine with a local anesthetic

Answer 8

1. Not around the incision site (slows healing)
2. Not IV
3. Cardiac Disease
4. Halothane (bad drug interaction)

Question 9

Regional Blocks cover __________ areas and can be used both Pre and Post _________________________.

Answer 9

Large
Operatively

Question 10

3 Types of Regional blocks are epidural, spinal, and plexus. Epidural blocks are commonly used in __________ ___________.

Answer 10

Large Animal (Equine & Bovine)