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Ultrasound-GuidedFemoral Nerve Block

Highland General HospitalDivision of Emergency Ultrasound

Step 1

Step 2

-Place ultrasound system contralateral to affected side.-Place ultrasound transducer just superior to the inguinal crease directly over femoral nerve (N), artery (A) and vein (V).-Probe marker facing the patient’s right

Step 3

-Locate the fascia iliaca, femoral nerve, femoral artery and femoral vein.

Step 4

- In-plane needle visualization.- Lateral to medial approach with needle slow injection of

anesthetic under fascia iliaca.

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