Teach FIB

examiner brief

  • Wash hands, introduce self
  • Explain indications for block
  • Explains complications including local anaesthetic toxicity
  • Maximum dose of local anaesthetic
    • 2mg/kg bupivacaine or levobupivacaine
    • 3mg/kg lidocaine
    • Calculates dose in given concentration of LA
  • Explains process
    • IV access, monitoring, positioning
  • Equipment
    • echogenic needle
  • Sonoanatomy
  • Invites questions