Median Nerve Block

Indications:
In combination with ulnar
nerve block and radial nerve
block, all operations on the
Hand

Special Contraindications:
none

Landmarks:
Palmaris longus tendon1

Puncture site3:
Directly lateral to the palmaris longus tendon

Insertion of needle:
Introduce the cannula vertical to the skin 0,5-1 cm deep (if there is a
strong resistance to injection, retract 2 mm)

Dosage:
2 ml 1 % lignocaine or prilocaine or 0,5% bupivacaine