UROLOGY
PENILE BLOCK
PromptDescribe the steps in a penile block
ResponseConsent, aseptic technique
Local - bupivicaine 0.25%, 0.1mL/kg
Injection to block dorsal nerves of penis:
Pull penis down
Inject perpindicular to the skin at 10:30 and 1:30 - 0.5-1cm lateral and caudal to the pubic symphesis
Caution with regards to penile vessels
(image left from google)
Local - bupivicaine 0.25%, 0.1mL/kg
Injection to block dorsal nerves of penis:
Pull penis down
Inject perpindicular to the skin at 10:30 and 1:30 - 0.5-1cm lateral and caudal to the pubic symphesis
Caution with regards to penile vessels
(image left from google)