The ‘Right’ Way
WELL, THAT’S NEW TO ME… I have come in contact at more than one practice lately with an application for a block that I would not have thought reasonable before now. It is the use of a popliteal sciatic nerve block (as a single injection) for posterior knee pain for total knee arthroplasty. I.. read more →
Rescue Blocks
NERVE BLOCK TO THE ‘RESCUE’ You’ve prepared for a new block, you have an agreeable surgeon, and you have a great application for it with the very reasonably-sized patient in front of you in the holding area….but you’re not sure that the first (or one of your first) attempt will be ‘quick and slick’... read more →
Get A Grip
One of the most common errors I see people commit as they begin using ultrasound is … REGISTER for FREE to become a SUBSCRIBER or LOGIN HERE to see the full article! read more →
Use a Bigger Needle
BIGGER NEEDLES Many people lean toward smaller needles for single injection nerve blocks. I will usually use 21 or 22 gauge needles for an ultrasound-guided block if it is a single injection block that is superficial. There are advantages to using a heavier 17 to 19 gauge needles in other circumstances though. … .. read more →