| Peripheral nerve blocks for lower limb surgery--a choice anaesthetic technique for patients with a recent myocardial infarction? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12680529 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Peripheral nerve blocks are associated with minimal haemodynamic disturbance. It is perhaps ideal for high-risk surgical patients who cannot tolerate the adverse consequences of even the slightest attenuation of haemodynamic response. However, peripheral nerve blockade is often perceived to be time consuming and undependable as the sole anaesthetic. In this report, a 56-year-old man with severe sepsis and recent myocardial infarction presents for an urgent above knee amputation. We present the practical benefits of a combined sciatic-femoral nerve block on such a patient. |
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Authors:
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N Chia; T C Low; K H Poon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Singapore medical journal Volume: 43 ISSN: 0037-5675 ISO Abbreviation: Singapore Med J Publication Date: 2002 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-04-08 Completed Date: 2003-05-08 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404516 Medline TA: Singapore Med J Country: Singapore |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 583-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia, Alexandra Hospital, 378 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159964. Naville_CHIA@Alexhosp.com.sg |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Amputation
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methods Femoral Nerve / drug effects* Humans Leg / surgery* Male Middle Aged Myocardial Infarction / complications* Nerve Block / methods* Sciatic Nerve / drug effects* |
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Singapore Med J. 2002 Dec;43(12):604 |
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