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Care of the Patient With a Peripheral Nerve Block. Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Hunter, O. O., Kim, T. E., Mariano, E. R., Harrison, T. K. 2018

Abstract

Long-acting peripheral nerve blocks provide effective postoperative pain management, but there are risks associated with rendering an extremity insensate. Perianesthesia nurses play a major role in anticipating and mitigating risks and carefully monitoring patients for potential complications. This article presents uncommon but important considerations related to the care of patients with a peripheral nerve block. These include compartment syndrome, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, thermal injuries, falls, and fractures as well as their management and prevention. The nurse's responsibility in discharge education after a peripheral nerve block is also discussed.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.jopan.2018.01.006

View details for PubMedID 29678320