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1
Q

the inter scalene is best for what type of sx

A

shoulder

2
Q

what level of cervical is the cricord cartilage located?

A

C6

3
Q

what is the usual insertion site for inter scalene

A

where C6 and EJ intersect

4
Q

where is the most intense blockade from an interscalene block

A

C5-C7 roots

5
Q

what nerve is frequently missed with an interscalene block

A

ulnar nerve C8-T1

6
Q

with the inter scalene block what is an artery you may puncture

A

Vertebral artery

7
Q

a complication of the inter scalene bock is the accidental blockade of what nerve

A

Phrenic nerve

8
Q

what puts are not good candidates for this block and why?

A

pt’s w/ respiratory distress and decreased FRC

B/c of phrenic nerve blockade

9
Q

what is the usual amount of volume for a interscalene block

A

40 mLs

10
Q

where is the least intense block from an interscalene block

A

C8-T1 (misses ulnar nerve use axillary block)

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