Safe local anaesthetic administration teach

  • introduce self
  • check student's identity and level of experience
  • ensure patient (if applicable) is safe in department
  • set learning objectives
  • Indications for LA use: Local infiltration/regional blocks
  • Contraindications
    • certain clinical situation - compartment syndrome, nerve damage assessment...
  • Pharm
    • Types of LA/formulations
    • Duration of action
  • Calculating maximum safe dose
  • Administration technique (topical, SC)
  • Explains LA toxicity
    • clinical presentation (neuro, CVS)
    • intralipid
    • higher risk with regional blocks
  • elicit questions
  • signpost to further learning material
  • Global mark from examiner

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local anaesthetics
Local anaesthetic toxicity