Abstract
Intravenous regional anaesthesia, or Bier’s block, is a useful and safe technique for anaesthetizing distal limbs for short surgical procedures. It is most commonly used for reduction of forearm fractures within the emergency department and can be a useful method of providing anaesthesia in patients who may be unsuitable for a general anaesthetic, or when skills or equipment for other forms of regional anaesthesia are unavailable. When performed as recommended it has a proven safety record.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 158-160 |
| Journal | Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 15 Mar 2026 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2026 |
Keywords
- Bier’s
- distal limb surgery
- emergency department
- forearm fracture
- intravenous regional anaesthesia
- prilocaine
- regional anaesthesia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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