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Osbert Arihaihi1, Filimin Niyongabo2, Lars Ingmar Veldhuis3
1Department of Anaesthesia, Kabale University School of Medicine, Uganda; Africa Society for Regional Anaesthesia (AFSRA), Uganda.
Introduction And Importance:
Peripheral nerve blocks have been proven to provide effective and safe analgesia in emergency settings and can prevent general anesthesia.
Case Presentation:
This report describes the successful use of a bilateral mental nerve block employing a 1:1 mixture of 2 % lidocaine and 0.5 % isobaric bupivacaine in a 28-year-old male presenting with lower lip lacerations at a Regional Referral Hospital in southwestern Uganda.
Clinical Discussion:
The extraoral technique achieved complete anesthesia, allowed precise wound repair, and enhanced patient comfort without complications.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the utility of regional anesthesia in emergency wound care for traumatic lip lacerations, minimizing the need for systemic analgesics and enhancing patient comfort.
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