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From: Doc Holiday <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 12:37 AM
Subject: Re: VT and acidosis
> Definition: Bier's Block
>
> A method for inducing arrhythmias in a patient who is "on no medication,
had
> no prior history of heart disease, and who had a normal pre-op ECG."
>
> Can't think of any other indications...
No much imagination if you cannot think of any other indications.
Bier's Block is a safe and useful technique to use in an emergency
department.
If you check the literature you will find many papers comparing favourably,
Bier's Block with haematoma block.
The other possibility, of course , is general anaesthesia; but I cannot
believe you think that this option is "arrhythmia free".
I think we would all be interested to know what is your "risk free"
option.
Andres Izquierdo Martin
SpR Emergency Medicine
Royal Free Hospital
North East Thames Region
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