U/S Guidance Flashcards
1
Q
What are the benefits of U/S guidance?
A
increased level of certainty, avoid cartilage damage, can aspirate and inject
2
Q
What probe is used for U/S guidance?
A
linear for superficial
curved for sciatic/hip
3
Q
What is the orientation of the probe to the needle?
A
long axis of needle needs to be parallel to probe, needle in center of probe
4
Q
What does the needle look like on a shallow target?
A
bright, crisp needle reflection
5
Q
What does the needle look like on a deep target?
A
less bright, fuzzy
6
Q
Probe location for shallow target?
A
very close to needle
7
Q
Probe location for deep target?
A
needle +/- 0.5 inches from probe
8
Q
When is a sciatic nerve block used?
A
when pt cannot be under anesthesia or for chronic pain management
