29 Superior Laryngeal Block Perspective The superior laryngeal nerve block is one of the methods of providing airway anesthesia. Block of the superior laryngeal nerve provides anesthesia of the larynx from the epiglottis to the level of the vocal cords. Patient Selection This block may be appropriate for any patient requiring tracheal intubation before anesthetic induction. Pharmacologic Choice Lidocaine (0.5%) is an appropriate local anesthetic for this block. Placement Anatomy 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 Superior Laryngeal Block Full access? Get Clinical Tree
29 Superior Laryngeal Block Perspective The superior laryngeal nerve block is one of the methods of providing airway anesthesia. Block of the superior laryngeal nerve provides anesthesia of the larynx from the epiglottis to the level of the vocal cords. Patient Selection This block may be appropriate for any patient requiring tracheal intubation before anesthetic induction. Pharmacologic Choice Lidocaine (0.5%) is an appropriate local anesthetic for this block. Placement Anatomy 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 Superior Laryngeal Block Full access? Get Clinical Tree
