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Indications for Bier Block?
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Brief minor surgery up to one hour of the hand, forearm, foot, or ankle (e.g. Carpal tunnel release, Wrist fracture)
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Nerves of Brachial Plexus blocked with a Bier Block?
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Ulnar
Median Radial Musculocutaneous |
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What is the procedure for inflating the two tourniquets during a Bier Block?
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Inflate Distal cuff to further exsanguinate limb, then inflate Proximal tourniquet to 300mmHG or 2.5x patient’s systolic BP, then deflate distal cuff.
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What is the minimal tourniquet time for a Bier Block?
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20 min
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