23 Distal Trigeminal Block Perspective This block can be used for the diagnosis of facial neuralgia; however, more frequently it is used for superficial surgical procedures that require more than simple infiltration for anesthesia. Patient Selection Almost all patients are candidates for distal trigeminal blocks because the bony foramina—supraorbital, infraorbital, and mental—are easily palpable. Pharmacologic Choice Owing to the small volumes of local anesthetic necessary for this block, almost any local anesthetic agent may be chosen. Placement Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Distal Upper Extremity Block Breast Block Supraclavicular Block Sciatic Block Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block Celiac Plexus Block Tags: Atlas of Regional Anesthesia May 31, 2016 | Posted by admin in ANESTHESIA | Comments Off on Distal Trigeminal Block Full access? Get Clinical Tree
23 Distal Trigeminal Block Perspective This block can be used for the diagnosis of facial neuralgia; however, more frequently it is used for superficial surgical procedures that require more than simple infiltration for anesthesia. Patient Selection Almost all patients are candidates for distal trigeminal blocks because the bony foramina—supraorbital, infraorbital, and mental—are easily palpable. Pharmacologic Choice Owing to the small volumes of local anesthetic necessary for this block, almost any local anesthetic agent may be chosen. Placement Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Distal Upper Extremity Block Breast Block Supraclavicular Block Sciatic Block Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block Celiac Plexus Block Tags: Atlas of Regional Anesthesia May 31, 2016 | Posted by admin in ANESTHESIA | Comments Off on Distal Trigeminal Block Full access? Get Clinical Tree
