The use of ultrasound guided combined peripheral nerve blocks in a high-risk patient: A case report

The use of ultrasound guided combined peripheral nerve blocks in a high-risk patient: A case report

Combined peripheral nerve blocks can be used as an alternative anesthetic technique for lower limb amputations in high-risk patients. The approach may vary according to the clinical condition of the patient. Presently described is the use of a combination of peripheral nerve blocks used for above-th...

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Published in:Aǧrı Vol. 33; no. 1; p. 39
Main Authors: Kavaklı, Ali Sait, Öztürk, Nilgün Kavrut, Arslan, Ülkü, Enginar, Ferhat, Canım, Şenay, Uzunay, Erdinc
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Istanbul Kare Publishing 01-01-2021
Subjects:
Amputation
Diabetes
Foot diseases
Obesity
Pain
Patients
Traction (Orthopedics)
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Combined peripheral nerve blocks can be used as an alternative anesthetic technique for lower limb amputations in high-risk patients. The approach may vary according to the clinical condition of the patient. Presently described is the use of a combination of peripheral nerve blocks used for above-the-knee amputation in a high-risk patient: a sciatic nerve block with an anterior approach, a femoral nerve block, and a lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block.
ISSN:1300-0012
2458-9446
DOI:10.5505/agri.2018.25902