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==Anatomy==
==Anatomy==
The supraorbital nerve is a branch of the terminal cutaneous branches of the frontal nerve. It runs through the supraorbital notch and innervates the upper eyelid, forehead, and anterior 1/3 of the scalp. It then ascends up the forehead. It is closely associated with the supraorbital artery medially. The supraorbital nerve is found just above the supraorbital notch.
The supraorbital nerve is a branch of the terminal cutaneous branches of the frontal nerve. It runs through the supraorbital notch and innervates the upper eyelid, forehead, and anterior 1/3 of the scalp. It then ascends up the forehead. It is closely associated with the supraorbital artery medially. The supraorbital nerve is found just above the supraorbital notch.
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*local anesthesia
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**[[lidocaine]] 2% (lasts 30-60 minutes or longer if given with epinephrine, rapid onset of 4-6 minutes)
**Bupivacaine 0.5% (lasts 2-4 hours, slowest in onset)
**[[Bupivacaine]] 0.5% (lasts 2-4 hours, slowest in onset)
*18 gauge needle to draw up anesthetic
*18 gauge needle to draw up anesthetic
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*Amsterdam J and Kilgore K. Regional Anesthesia of the Head and Neck. In: Roberts and Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014
*Amsterdam J and Kilgore K. Regional Anesthesia of the Head and Neck. In: Roberts and Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014


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Supraorbital Nerve Injection
Indication Headache disorders and laceration repair
Syringe 1-3mL
Needle 27-30G
Local 1-3mL of anaesthetic
Volume 1-3mL


Anatomy

The supraorbital nerve is a branch of the terminal cutaneous branches of the frontal nerve. It runs through the supraorbital notch and innervates the upper eyelid, forehead, and anterior 1/3 of the scalp. It then ascends up the forehead. It is closely associated with the supraorbital artery medially. The supraorbital nerve is found just above the supraorbital notch.

Cranio-cervical Dermatomes.[1]

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Indications

  • Headache disorders
  • Trauma or need to perform painful procedure on area innervated by supraorbital nerve

Contraindications

  • Infection overlying injection site
  • Previous allergic reaction to local anesthetic
  • Uncooperative patient
  • Distortion of anatomical landmarks

Equipment Needed

  • local anesthesia
    • lidocaine 2% (lasts 30-60 minutes or longer if given with epinephrine, rapid onset of 4-6 minutes)
    • Bupivacaine 0.5% (lasts 2-4 hours, slowest in onset)
  • 18 gauge needle to draw up anesthetic
  • 1.5 inch 25 or 27 gauge needle
  • 3-5cc syringe
  • gauze pads
  • gloves
  • betadine/chlorhexidine

Procedure

  • Obtain informed consent
  • Place patient in supine position or seated
  • Draw up 2-5cc of anesthetic into syringe
  • Palpate the supraorbital notch over the medial aspect of the supraorbital ridge
  • Prep area
  • Advance the needle towards foramen to a depth of 4-5mm
  • Aspirate, and if no blood, inject 1-3 cc of anesthetic slowly
  • Massage area for 10-15 seconds
  • If block is unsuccessful, inject a line of anesthetic solution along the orbital rim laterally to medially to block all branches of the ophthalmic nerve

Complications

  • Bleeding/hematoma
  • Infection
  • Pain
  • Swelling of face/eyelid
  • Allergic reaction to anesthetic
  • Damage to nerves/vessels

References

  1. โ†‘ Blumenfeld et al.. Expert consensus recommendations for the performance of peripheral nerve blocks for headaches--a narrative review. Headache 2013. 53:437-46. PMID: 23406160. DOI.
  • Amsterdam J and Kilgore K. Regional Anesthesia of the Head and Neck. In: Roberts and Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014