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Regional Anaesthesia

Tutorial 134

Peripheral Nerve Blocks “getting Started”

Dr Kim Russon, Consultant Anaesthetist

Dr Helen Findley, ST3 Anaesthetics

Dr Zoe Harclerode, ST3 Anaesthetics

Rotherham General Hospital

Correspondence to russonkim@doctors.org.uk

18TH MAY 2009

Abstract

PNBs performed properly are safe and effective
Know your anatomy and technique
Suitable setting – assistant, equipment, resuscitation facilities
Prepared patient – informed consent, monitoring, I.V. access, position
SAFE technique.  If in doubt, STOP!

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