Template:Arthrocentesis equipment: Difference between revisions
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*[[Lidocaine]] | *[[Lidocaine]] | ||
*Syringes | *Syringes | ||
**Small syringe (6-12cc) for injection of [[Local | **Small syringe (6-12cc) for injection of [[Local Anaesthetics|local anesthetic]] | ||
**Large syringe (one 60cc or two 30cc) for aspiration | **Large syringe (one 60cc or two 30cc) for aspiration | ||
*Needles | *Needles | ||
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**20 gauge: most other joints | **20 gauge: most other joints | ||
**25 gauge: MTP joints | **25 gauge: MTP joints | ||
**27 gauge for | **27 gauge for anaesthetic injection | ||
*Collection tubes (red top and purple for crystal analysis) | *Collection tubes (red top and purple for crystal analysis) | ||
*Culture bottles | *Culture bottles | ||
*Consider | *Consider utilizing U/S to assess for effusion | ||
Latest revision as of 18:10, 5 May 2022
General arthrocentesis equipment
- Betadine or Chlorhexadine
- Sterile gloves/drape
- Sterile gauze
- Lidocaine
- Syringes
- Small syringe (6-12cc) for injection of local anesthetic
- Large syringe (one 60cc or two 30cc) for aspiration
- Needles
- 18 gauge: knee
- 20 gauge: most other joints
- 25 gauge: MTP joints
- 27 gauge for anaesthetic injection
- Collection tubes (red top and purple for crystal analysis)
- Culture bottles
- Consider utilizing U/S to assess for effusion
