Obese Patient with Proximal Humerus Fracture and LA Toxicity
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2:00
Clinical Stem
2020.1
A 47-year-old man is on your list today for an open reduction and internal fixation of a right proximal humerus fracture. His injury was sustained in a motorbike accident three days ago. Following his accident he was assessed in the emergency department and then discharged home.
Medications:
- Metformin 1g bd
- Atorvastatin 40mg daily
- Perindopril 8mg daily
- Paracetamol 1g q4h PRN (last three days)
- Oxycodone 10mg q4h PRN (last three days)
Weight 146kg, height 180cm, body mass index 45 kg/m2
Heart rate 78 beats per minute
Blood pressure 148/86 mmHg
SpO2 96% on air
Respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute
On initial inspection he has a full beard, a graze on the right side of his face, and bruising on the right side of his chest and right hip. His right arm is in a collar and cuff sling.
Sections covered in this viva
Assessment and interscalene block techniqueSeizure from local anaesthetic toxicityDifficult airway management and extubation planning