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Gas Cookbook | Hand Tendon Repair

Hand Tendon Repair

Hand Tendon Repair

GA · Regional · Sedation · 1 h

Block site + specific nerves dependent on location of tendon repair

Either

RegionalACF: Radial + Mid-forearm: Median + Ulnar

5ml 0.5% Bupivacaine for each nerve

Preserves elbow functionality, can help facilitate early discharge

or

RegionalAxillary Brachial Plexus

5ml 0.5% Bupivacaine for each nerve

Block covers upper limb tourniquet site

PropofolTCI, Cet 1-2
AirwayCapnomaskTitrate O2 as required

Induction

Fentanyl100mcg
Propofol200mg
AirwayLMAiGel

Maintenance

SevofluraneMAC 1.2

Other

Antibiotics as required

Analgesia

FentanylRecovery Use Only
Paracetamol1g
Ibuprofen400mg
Dihydrocodeine30mg, PRN

Anti-emetic

Ondansetron4mg
Cyclizine50mg

Details

Specialty: Plastics / Burns
Author: Gas Cookbook
Airway: Capnomask
Block: Axillary Brachial Plexus Median Radial Ulnar
Technique: TIVA
Updated: Sept 2026

Example plan written by a clinician, not medical advice. Check every dose against the BNF and your local protocols and adapt to the patient in front of you. You remain responsible for every clinical decision. Disclaimer · Report an error

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