Block – Anaesthetic Recipes

Ankle fusion / arthrodesis

Pre-op Paracetamol Peri-op 20G cannula Prophylactic antibiotics Popliteal block – up to 20ml 0.5% L-bupivicaine fentanyl 100-200mcg Propofol TCI LMA Anti-emetics- dexamethasone 6.6mg + ondansetron 4mg Post-op Paracetamol Codeine Aspirin 150mg OD

Arthroscopic knee repair – e.g. ACL repair

Often young, fit and well. Shorter repairs can be done with an LMA. Day case. Pre-op Often young, fit and well Consent for block Paracetamol and ibuprofen Peri-op 20G cannula Fentanyl ~200mcg Propofol Muscle relaxant ETT TIVA or volatile maintenance Adductor canal block- up to 20ml 0.25% L-bupivicaine Dilute anaesthetic infiltrated by surgeons at theContinue reading “Arthroscopic knee repair – e.g. ACL repair”