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Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus

Anterior Forearm, Anterior Hand, Anterior Proximal, Anterior Shoulder, Posterior Forearm, Posterior Hand, Posterior Proximal, Posterior Shoulder, Upper Extremity

Indications Upper extremity fractures Lacerations or abscesses of upper arm and deltoid Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Severe lung disease: Risk of unilateral pneumothorax Phrenic nerve dysfunction: Specifically...

Interscalene Brachial Plexus

Anterior Forearm, Anterior Hand, Anterior Proximal, Anterior Shoulder, Upper Extremity

Indications Humerus fracture Lacerations or abscesses of upper arm and deltoid Shoulder dislocation Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Severe lung disease: Risk of unilateral pneumothorax Phrenic nerve...

Superficial Cervical Plexus

Head, Neck

Indications Clavicle fractures Laceration repair Internal jugular central lines Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Distortion of anatomical landmarks Equipment 2-5cc of local anesthetic of choice Syringe Saline Flush...

Auricular

Ear, Head

Indications Repair of lacerations Incision and drainage of hematoma or abscess Other painful procedures involving the external ear Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Distortion of anatomical landmarks Equipment 2-5cc of...

Mental

Head, Jaw

Indications Trauma or need to perform painful procedure on area innervated by mental nerve Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Distortion of anatomical landmarks Equipment 2-5cc of local anesthetic of choice Syringe...

Inferior Alveolar

Head, Jaw

Distribution Mandibular teeth (excluding buccal gingiva of mandibular molars) Lower lip, chin and tongue Indications Dental pain (caries, dry socket, abscess) Fractures (mandibular, alveolar ridge, dental) Lingual lacerations Contraindications Infection over site...

Infraorbital

Head, Midface

Indications Trauma or need to perform painful procedure on areas innervated by infraorbital nerve Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Distortion of anatomical landmarks Equipment 2-5cc of local anesthetic of choice Syringe...

Supraorbital

Forehead, Head

Indications Trauma or need to perform painful procedure on area innervated by supraorbital nerve Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Distortion of anatomical landmarks Equipment 2-5cc of local anesthetic of choice Syringe...