Penile

by | Aug 23, 2021

Indications

  • Priapism
  • Penile laceration
  • Penile fracture

Contraindications

  • Infection overlying injection site
  • Allergy to local anesthetic

Equipment

  • 5-10cc of local anesthetic of choice
  • 27G needle
  • Cleansing solution

Technique

  1. Position patient supine
  2. Insert needle at 2- and 10-o’clock positions at base of penis for dorsal nerve block
  3. Alternatively, inject anesthetic in complete ring around base of penis for complete block

Source

  1. WikEM