II. Indications
- Clean, closed Fracture site
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Fracture sites where Hematoma Block used
- Distal Radius Fracture
- Phalanx Fracture
- Ankle Fracture (by orthopedics)
III. Contraindications
- Contaminated area or open Fracture
- Young children
IV. Protocol
- Clean and prep area with Betadine or Hibiclens
- Identify Hematoma by aspirating blood
- Flash back of blood from Fracture site usually seen
- Inject Lidocaine 1-2% without Epinephrine into Fracture site
- Aspirate blood from Fracture site after injection
- Reinject with aspirated fluid a few times
- Blood Volume aspirated equals initial Lidocaine vol.
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Concepts | Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure (T061) |
SnomedCT | 231303004 |
English | Fracture infiltration LA, Fracture block, Fracture infiltration with local anaesthetic, Fracture infiltration with local anesthetic, Haematoma block, Hematoma block, Fracture infiltration with local anesthetic (procedure) |
Spanish | infiltraciĆ³n en fractura con anestesia local (procedimiento), infiltraciĆ³n en fractura con anestesia local |