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Veterinary Technician

Category - Analgesia

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What route of analgesia is used for procedures such as digit amputation, arterial catheter placement, and bone marrow sampling?
  1. Topical
  2. Local infiltration
  3. Circumferential ring block
  4. Epidural nerve block
Explanation
Answer: B - Local infiltration is used for procedures such as digit amputation, arterial catheter placement and bone marrow sampling. This is achieved through infiltration of the entry area of the tissue with analgesic before actual penetration. A waiting period then is in place until the analgesic takes effect.
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