SAQ 953 – Anaesthetics – median nerve block and local anaesthetic toxicity

You plan to perform a median nerve block at the wrist.

The patient weighs 85 kg and you are using 1% lignocaine.

Describe the technique for a median nerve block at the wrist.

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Calculate the maximum volume of 1% lignocaine for this 85 kg patient and show your calculation.

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List six clinical features of local anaesthetic toxicity.

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Outline the key management steps for severe local anaesthetic toxicity.

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