Which is/ are false regarding intra aerial injection of thiopentone
Following accidental intra-aerial injection of thiopentone, immediatelystop the injectionandkeep the the cannula intact. Intra-aerial injection may cause acute, severe extremity ischaemia and gangrene. The degree of injury is related to the concentration of the drug. Treatment: Theneedle should not be removedand saline is administered the same needle so as to dilute the drug Administering heparinto prevent thrombosis Brachial plexus block or stellate ganglion blockto relieve vasospasm