Local blocks

Question 1

What local block should be used for repairing a mandibular fracture?

Answer 1

Mandibular nerve block

Question 2

What local block should be used for Caslick’s procedure?

Answer 2

Epidural

Question 3

What local block should be used for extraction of tooth 110?

Answer 3

Maxillary nerve block

Question 4

What local block should be used for laparoscopic ovary removal?

Answer 4

Paravertebral

T18-L2

Question 5

What local block should be used for placing a lacrimal lavage system?

Answer 5

Frontal/superorbital

Question 6

What local block should be used for removing a mandibular cheek tooth?

Answer 6

Mandibular

Question 7

What local block should be used for the lateral aspect of the LF hoof?

Answer 7

Abaxial

Question 8

What local block should be used for the medial canthus of the eye?

Answer 8

Infratrochlear

Question 9

What is the auriculopalpebral nerve block used for?

Answer 9

Preventing eyelid closure during ophthalmic exam

PREVENTS MOTOR FUNCTION ONLY - not sensory!

Question 10

Intravenous regional anaesthesia requires tourniquet use. Which local anaesthetic must be used?

Answer 10

Lidocaine only