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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.