Care of the Patient With a Peripheral Nerve Block.

This article presents uncommon but important considerations related to the care of patients with a peripheral nerve block. These include compartment syndrome, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, thermal injuries, falls, and fractures as well as their management and prevention. The nurse's responsibility in discharge education after a peripheral nerve block is also discussed. PMID: 29678320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: J Perianesth Nurs Source Type: research