Fascia iliaca block
Fascia Iliaca Block
Fascia Iliaca Block (pronounced: fash-ee-uh il-ee-ak-uh blok) is a type of regional anesthesia used primarily in the management of acute pain related to hip fractures and for analgesia before hip surgery.
Etymology
The term "Fascia Iliaca Block" is derived from the anatomical region it targets. The fascia is a band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs. The Iliac region refers to the area near the hip bone.
Procedure
The Fascia Iliaca Block involves the injection of a local anesthetic into the fascia iliaca compartment, which numbs the nerves supplying the hip and thigh. This block is often performed under ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement of the anesthetic.
Related Terms
- Regional Anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that blocks pain in a particular area of the body. The goal is to relieve pain without affecting the patient's consciousness.
- Acute Pain: A type of pain that typically lasts less than three to six months, or pain that is directly related to soft tissue damage.
- Fascia: A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.
- Iliac: Pertaining to the ilium, the large broad bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fascia iliaca block
- Wikipedia's article - Fascia iliaca block
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