The saphenous nerve block is widely used in both emergency and perioperative settings for procedural anesthesia and post-procedural pain management. This regional anesthesia procedure is often used to block pain in the medial leg and ankle and can be performed under ultrasound guidance. This activity describes the contraindications, complications, indications, and techniques involved in performing a saphenous nerve block and highlights the role of a well-informed interprofessional team in caring for patients undergoing this procedure.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/40518
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Adult Cardiac, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, Foot and Ankle, General Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Trauma
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