Radial Nerve Block

Indications:
Diagnostic, therapeutic and operative interventions in the area of
innervation, completion of incomplete brachial plexus block

Special Contraindications:
none

Landmarks:
Medial epicondyle of humerus, brachioradialis m., biceps tendon

Puncture site2:
In the cleft1 between the brachioradialis m. and the biceps tendon at
the level of elbow joint

Insertion of needle:
Push the needle in a proximal and lateral direction to the lateral
margin of lateral epicondyle of humerus. When bone contacted,
infiltrate 2-4 ml local anaesthetic: then advance in a cranial
direction about 1-3 cm in the longitudinal axis of the humerus,
contact the bone again and retract the needle 2-5 mm.

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