SAQ 747 – Anaesthetics – fascia iliaca block and local anaesthetic systemic toxicity

Marked out of 18.00

A junior doctor is caring for an elderly 60 kg woman with a fractured neck of femur after a fall at home.

You recommend a fascia iliaca compartment block for analgesia.

Observation Value
Temperature 36.7 C
HR 88 bpm
BP 155/76 mmHg
SpO2 96% on air
GCS 15

State three (3) contraindications to a fascia iliaca compartment block.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

List the nerves blocked by this procedure.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

Give the local anaesthetic and dose you would recommend.

(Marked out of 2.0)


/ 2

State three (3) symptoms or signs that suggest systemic local anaesthetic toxicity.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

State five (5) life-threatening complications of systemic local anaesthetic toxicity.

(Marked out of 5.0)


/ 5

State the rescue therapy, including drug and dose, for life-threatening local anaesthetic toxicity resistant to standard resuscitation.

(Marked out of 2.0)


/ 2

Total Score: 0 / 18

Percentage: 0%

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