- cannula both sides
- monitoring on
- elevate arm above level of heart
- inflate both cuffs of tourniquet 100mmHg above systolic BP (<300mmHg)
- confirm absent arterial pulse and note time
- inject **prilocaine** (0.5% 2.5mg/kg; 1/2 pt's weight is mL of medication required) slowly over 2 min
- lasts 30-60 min
- alternative is **lignocaine** diluted to 0.5% and 3mg/kg dose.
- remove cannula on affected side + apply pressure
- confirm anaesthesia
- perform procedure
- ensure cuff inflated for 20 min (no more than 60 min)
- deflate cuff
- observe 1 hour post; must have sensation + movement in arm prior to d/c
- ensure to get post-reduction XR at appropriate time
**Contraindications**
- vascular compromise / compartment syndrome
- allergy
- uncooperative patient
- uncontrolled severe HTN SBP > 200
- raynaud's disease
- sickle cell disease
- local anaesthetic sensitivity
**complications**
- [[Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity|LAST]]
- ensure cuff stays up if has a seizure
- [[Methemoglobinemia]]