Download Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of Thigh Block

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this is your procedure time.
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Arrangements will be made for any follow-up
treatment and you may then leave with your escort.
For 24 hours after your procedure
DO NOT drive a car or ride a bicycle
DO NOT drink alcohol
FOLLOW any other special precautions that the pain
doctor/nurses may advise.
If you would like to speak to a pain specialist nurse
about this procedure, or if you have any concerns
after you get home please call Tel. 01245 516034
Integrated Pain Management
Service
Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust
Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of
Thigh Block
Procedure Information
Please read this leaflet carefully
and take note of the instructions
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Document History
Department
Pain Management Service
Published/Review:
October 2012 / October 2015
File name
V10 0076 Lateral Cutaneous
Nerve of Thigh Block
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Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of
Thigh Block
Procedure Information
The lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh runs down
the outside of the thigh to just above the knee.
On occasions it can become trapped underneath a
ligament in the groin.
This usually presents as pain and pins and needles
in the outer part of the thigh and can be relieved
by injection of some local anaesthetic and steroid in
the upper part of the groin around where the nerve
is irritated.
This is a very simple and quick procedure and usually has few side effects. There is a small chance this
injection may not help. It may take two to six weeks
for the steroid to work.
Occasionally there may be some bruising at the site
of injection and the outer part of the thigh may be
numb until the local anaesthetic wears off. The procedure may need repeating several times to provide
a lasting result.
Prior to your procedure
It is vital that you telephone and confirm your appointment; otherwise it may be given to another patient.
It is essential that you let us know in advance if you
are taking anticoagulant drugs. They will need to be
stopped prior to your procedure. Please discuss this
in depth with your Pain Consultant.
• Warfarin – This will need to be stopped up to 5
days prior to procedure.
• Clopidogrel – Please stop 7 days prior to
procedure.
• Heparin/Clexane – Please telephone us to
discuss this.
• Aspirin - over 75mg – Aspirin or any over the
counter medications containing Aspirin need to be
stopped 3 days prior to your procedure.
• FASTING
•You may eat up to 6 hours prior to your
procedure. Then you must stop eating.
•You may drink clear fluids up to 2 hours prior to
your procedure. Clear fluids include black coffee,
black tea and water. MILK IS NOT REGARDED
AS A CLEAR FLUID. Then you must stop drinking
altogether. If you are diabetic please contact us
for further instructions.
•Please do not chew gum.
• Please also let us know if you have a latex allergy.
•If there is any chance that you may be pregnant,
please contact us and we can discuss the best
time for you to have your procedure.
•Please complete the enclosed forms and bring
them with you on the day.
•Arrange for someone to drive you home and if
necessary to stay with you afterwards, for the
night if possible. Sometimes you can be a little
unsteady on your feet for a few hours after the
procedure.
•Please bath or shower on the morning of your
appointment. Please remember, no make-up, nail
varnish or jewellery.
On the day
Please bring with you:
•A dressing gown and slippers (if you have them)
•A bag to put your clothes in
•Your current medication including painkillers
•Change for the car park
•A good book or magazine!
•Your completed paperwork.