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Femoral Nerve Block: A 5 cm needle is inserted at the femoral crease and immediately laterally to the pulse of the femoral artery The nerve is typically stimulated at a depth of 1-3 cm.
(Reproduced with Permission from: HadiuiA., Vhka J. Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Principles and Practice. McGrawHUL New York, NY.2003.).
