PMUC Preferences (Ben Fisher in 01/2026)

Last updated: February 9, 2026

In the anesthesia touchdown space, use the middle computer.
Epic Haiku: PPMC Anes for PMUC OR View.
Omnicell: Ask Pharmacy for access.
Light Blue Scrubs (Jaki Baker Office)
Bucket Single Shot: Needles (21G x 4, 22G x 2), Chloraprep x1, Alcohol wipes x2, Marker x1, Gloves x1, Ultrasound lube x2, gauze x2, 3 mL syringe with red needle x1 (midazolamsticker)
Bucket Catheter: Same as Single Shot. But add: 1 inch tape, skin adhesive glue x1, tegaderm large x1, Block needles (18G x2in, 18G x4in).
Block Process:

1. Time out. Consents, surgical sites initials, ANES initials on laterality, full monitors.

2. Perform Block. Note with photo. Document intra-op meds (midazolam, local anes)

3. Order nerve block Set.

4. Place nerve block instructions

5. Add patient to Nerve Block SS & Cath Outpatient

• Sennett

  • ACL: LMA/ETT. Block (femoral +/- LFCN)

  • Medial meniscus repair: usually MAC + rescue pacu block only. Sometimes GA in rare cases (usually the anesthesia request for the case is accurate)

  • Knee scope: MAC, no block PACU PRN

  • Shoulder scope: interscalene + ETT (lateral)

• Carey   

  • Any shoulder case: pre-op interscalene block (+ superficial cervical plexus if primary regional)

  • OPEN knee cases: PACU rescue block only. Typically done with TIVA

  • Knee scope cases: NO pre-op blocks. PACU rescue block only PRN

  • Knee scope/meniscus: LMA. post-op PACU rescue block only PRN

  • ACL: LMA/ETT + femoral (+/- LFCN). Typically done with TIVA

• Kelly

  • Hip Scope: GA. PACU rescue block only PRN

  • Shoulder scope: interscalene + ETT(Patient will be lateral)

  • ACL: block (femoral +/- LFCN) + LMA or ETT

  • Knee scope: PACU rescue block only PRN

• Glaser

  • Shoulder scope: pre-op interscalene block (+ superficial cervical plexus if primary regional) + sedation (Sitting)

• All others usually case by case

  • In general, all ortho and larger podiatry cases should be consented for at least rescue pacu block