Local anesthesia and nerve blocks — Flashcards

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_____ is caused by GAS and enters through trauma openings causing infection and ultimately necrotic skin with large bullae.

A _____ is indicated when an emergency airway is required or orotracheal / nasotracheal intubation is unsuccessful / contraindicated

Clindamycin can be used to treat infection by _____; can be acquired from road-rash

Echinococcus granulosus cysts are injected with _____ during surgery to kill larvae and prevent spread/anaphylaxis

If a patient has a varicocele, consider surgical ligation or _____ if associated with pain or infertility

Neuro/Psych _____ is a skeletal muscle hypersensitivity to volatile anesthetics

_____ is the most common cause of iatrogenic phrenic nerve injury

Local anesthesia and nerve blocks Flashcards for USMLE

Study 7 flashcards on Local anesthesia and nerve blocks for USMLE Surgery. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Anesthesia and Perioperative medicine. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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