US Regional Anesthesia Final Exam Flashcards
What type of block is utilized for post-op Cesarean Section?
TAP block—>postoperative analgesia/not sole anesthetic
What structures need to be identified in a TAP block?
SubQ(potential) superior fascia of external oblique External Oblique inferior fascia of EOM/superior fascia of IOM Internal Oblique inferior fascia of IOM/superior fascia of TAM Transversus Abdominus Muscle(TAM) transversus fascia Peritoneium Intestines
Identify the proper positioning for a TAP block as related to the patient, transducer, depth, needling and approach.
POSITIONING:
Patient: Supine
Transducer: Linear
Depth: 3-4 cm
Needle: In-plane, long axis (out-of-plane for obese)
Approach: Transverse on the abdomen, at the anterior axillary line, between the costal margin and the iliac crest
(called the Triangle of Petit)
Identify the LA to use and the dose/amount to use with a TAP block was well as how to inject.
INJECTION:
1) Insert needle just slightly past the anterior fascia of TAM
2) Aspirate; then inject slowly retract needle as you inject
slowly
3) Once you see the two fascia layers separating, stop and
inject LA
20mL of 0.25% Ropivacaine (per side)
(0.4mL/kg per side for children)
Does a TAP block provide motor or sensory anesthesia?
Sensory only
What type of block is utilized to provide pain control for an Exploratory Laparotomy?
TAP block—–>postoperative analgesia only/not a sole anesthetic
What regional nerve blocks should be utilized for a Closed Reduction for Dislocated Right Shoulder?
- Supraclavicular Block
- Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block
What are the structures to know when performing a Supraclavicular Block?
STRUCTURES TO KNOW:
• Clavicle (superior to)
• Prevertebral fascia (around the SA, MSM, & BP)
• Subclavian Artery (SA)
• Middle scalene muscle (MSM)
• Brachial plexus (between the SA & MSM)
What is the positioning as related to a Supraclavicular Block in regards to the patient, the transducer, the depth, needle and the approach.
POSITIONING:
Patient: Supine, semi-sitting
Transducer: Linear; transverse on neck, just superior to
the clavicle at midpoint
*** To achieve the best view, the transducer must be
tilted slightly inferiorly, rather than perpendicular to the
skin.
Depth: 2-4 cm(Brian 3cm)
Needle: In-plane, short axis
Approach: Lateral approach
Where LA should be used and how much should be used with a Supraclavicular Block? Where should the LA be deposited?
- 15-30 mls of 0.5% Ropivacaine
- 2 injections(above and below the plexus)
What parts of the Brachial Plexus are anethesized by a Supraclavicular Block?
- distal trunks
- proximal divisions
What are the structures to know when performing a Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block?
STRUCTURES TO KNOW:
• Sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM)
• Prevertebral fascia (posterior to the SCM, covers the MSM and ASM)
• Middle scalene muscle (MSM)
• Brachial plexus (stoplight or honeycomb structure in the
interscalene groove between the MSM & ASM)
• Anterior scalene muscle (ASM)
• Carotid artery (CA)
What is the positioning as related to a Interscalene Block in regards to the patient, the transducer, the depth, needle and the approach.
POSITIONING:
Patient: Supine, semi-sitting, with head turned away
Transducer: transverse on neck, 3-4 cm superior to clavicle, over external jugular vein
Depth: 1-3 cm(Brian 3cm)
Needle: In-plane, short axis
Approach: Lateral approach; start in the “supraclavicular
approach” location and move cephalad until the scalene
muscles and BP is found
What LA should be used and how much should be used with a Interscalene Block? Where should the LA be deposited?
- 15-30 mls of 0.5% Ropivacaine
- inject around the plexus
What parts of the Brachial Plexus are anethesized by a Interscalene Block?
PLEXUS &/or NERVE COVERAGE:
DISTAL ROOTS/ PROXIMAL TRUNKS
The interscalene approach to brachial plexus blockade results
in anesthesia of the shoulder and upper arm. Inferior trunk for
more distal anesthesia can also be blocked by additional,
selective injection, deeper in the plexus. This is accomplished
either by controlled needle redirection inferiorly or by
additional scanning to visualize the inferior trunk and another
needle insertion and targeted injection.
What blocks can be utilized to facilitate regional anesthesia for a Fractured Left Femur(mid shaft)?
o Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block
o Femoral Nerve Block
What are the structures to know when performing a Fascia Iliaca Block?
- internal oblique
- sartorius
- fascia iliaca
- iliopsoas Muscle
- Ilium
- bowel
What is the positioning as related to a Fascia Iliaca Block in regards to the patient, the transducer, the depth, needle and the approach.
Patient: supine Transducer: parasagittal Depth: 2-4 cm(Brian 4cm) Approach: inferior to superior Needle: in plane
palpate ASIS first—>place probe over ASIS—>ID ASIS spine then move superiorly and inferiorly to identify the “bow tie”
What LA should be used and how much should be used with a Fascia Iliaca Block? Where should the LA be deposited?
40-60 ml of 0.2 % Ropivacaine
Ideally the solution will lift the fascia iliac off the superficial layer and spread superior towards the lumbar plexus
What plexus is anethesized by the Fascia Iliaca Block?
Ideally the solution will lift the fascia iliac off the superficial layer and spread superior towards the lumbar plexus
What are the structures to know when performing a Femoral Block?
- Illiopsoas muscle
- Fascia lata
- Fascia iliaca
- Femoral artery
- Femoral vein
What is the positioning as related to a Femoral Block in regards to the patient, the transducer, the depth, needle and the approach.
Patient: supine Transducer: transverse(near inguinal crease) Depth: 2-4 cm Approach: lateral to medial Needle: in plane, short axis
What LA should be used and how much should be used with a Femoral Block? Where should the LA be deposited?
Ropivacaine 0.5% 20-30 ml
Must pierce both fascia lata and fascia iliac
What plexus is anethesized by the Femoral Block?
Lumbar plexus