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1
Q

C4 has this % of contribution to phrenic nerve

A

70%

2
Q

which plexus (brachial or cervical) does not supply upper extremiteis)

A

cervical

3
Q

benefits of PNB

A
  1. less PONV Less cognitive imparirment
  2. post-op pain control
  3. less immunosuppression
  4. higher pt satisfaction - post op pain control
  5. less hemodynamic alterations
4
Q

PNB indications

A
  1. surgical anesthesia
  2. post op pain control
  3. neuropathic pain
  4. chronic pain
  5. terminal cancer pain
5
Q

Relative CI to PNB

A
  1. Uncooperative pt
  2. allergy
  3. peripheral neuropathy
6
Q

Absolute CI to PNB

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  1. Refusal
  2. Infection at site
  3. uncorrected coagulation deficiency
7
Q

injections made along SCM (cervical block) has this artery very close!

A

vertebral

even 1-2 ml = rapid LAST (sz…)

8
Q

classic Sx of horners

A

ptosis (ipsilateral)

miosis (ipsilateral)

anhidrosis

nasal congestion

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