US-Guided Subgluteal Sciatic Cath with Google Glass
Popliteal & Other Sciatic Blocks
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In this Block of the Day video recorded with Google Glass Dr. Brandon Winchester performs an ultrasound-guided subgluteal sciatic catheter for LCL reconstruction using an in-plane long-axis technique.
Please note: it is not possible to hide a patient's face when using Google Glass. This patient (as all patient's do when filmed for blockjocks.com) signed a HIPAA release form.
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