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==See also==
==See also==
[[Nerve and regional blocks (main)]]
*[[Nerve and regional blocks (main)]]


==External links==
==External links==


==References==
==References==
Hutchens, D. J. (2017, May 5). Ear Anesthesia. ''Medscape''. Retrieved 9/6/2017 from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/82698-overview#a7
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Tintinalli, J. E., & Stapczynski, J. S. (2011). ''Tintinalli's emergency medicine: A comprehensive study guide''. New York: McGraw-Hill. 7th ed. pp. 281.
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Revision as of 05:41, 7 September 2017

Background

  • External ear innervated by four sensory nerves
    • Greater auricular nerve
    • Lesser occipital nerve
    • Auricular branch of vagus nerve
    • Auriculotemporal nerve
  • Provides anesthesia to the entire ear without distorting anatomy

Indications

  • Repair of lacerations
  • I+D of hematoma or abscess, or other painful procedures involving the external ear

Contraindications

  • Infection at injection site
  • Allergy to chosen anesthetic

Equipment

  • Syringe, 5-10 mL
  • Needle, 25-27 gauge
  • Local anesthetic (e.g. lidocaine 1%, bupivacaine 0.25%)
  • Antiseptic (e.g. Betadine, Chlorhexidine, Alcohol)
  • Sterile gloves
  • Sterile drape
  • Gauze

Technique

Ring block

  • Provides anesthesia to entire ear
  1. Place patient in supine or sitting position
  2. Disinfect skin at the base and superior aspect of ear using chosen antiseptic
  3. Insert needle into the skin just inferior to the attachment of the earlobe to the head
  4. Advance needle just anterior to the tragus, aspirate while advancing
  5. Inject 2-3 mL of anesthetic while slowly withdrawing needle back to the original injection site
  6. Redirect and advance needle posterior and superior, aspirating while advancing
  7. Inject 2-3 mL anesthetic while withdrawing needle
  8. Remove needle and reinsert just superior to the attachment of the helix to the scalp
  9. Advance needle just anterior to the tragus, aspirate while advancing
  10. Inject 2-3 mL anesthetic while withdrawing needle toward to the original puncture site
  11. Redirect and advance needle posterior to the ear
  12. Inject 2-3 mL anesthetic while withdrawing needle

Complications

  • Infection
  • Allergic reaction
  • Hematoma
  • Inadequate anesthesia
  • Cannulation of superficial temporal artery (located medial to the ear, crosses over zygomatic arch)
    • Hold firm pressure with gauze for at least 20-30 minutes

See also

External links

References