F-16
Neuraxial Block Record
دليل السياسات والإجراءات في التخدير — Section M

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Neuraxial Block Record (2-Page Table Format)

NEURAXIAL BLOCK RECORD (Spinal / Epidural / CSE)
Hospital: ________________________ | Dept of Anesthesia Form Code: F-16 | Version: ___ | Effective: ___ | PAGE 1 of 2
B) PATIENT IDENTIFIERS
Name: _______________________________ MRN: _______________ DOB/Age: _________ Wt (kg): _____
Allergies: _______________________________________
(Latex: ☐ Yes ☐ No | Chlorhexidine: ☐ Yes ☐ No)
Location: ☐ OR  ☐ L&D  ☐ NORA  ☐ Block Area
Date/Time: _______________________
C) INDICATION ☐ Surgical anesthesia    ☐ Labor analgesia    ☐ Postop analgesia    ☐ Other: ______________
D) PRE-BLOCK SAFETY
☐ Consent obtained
ASA Class: ___
Baseline vitals: BP _______ / HR _______ / SpO₂ _______
Anticoag/antiplatelet reviewed & acceptable: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
   Last dose/time: ________________________
Labs if indicated: Platelets _______ INR _______ Other: _______
Infection at insertion site: ☐ No    ☐ Yes (explain): _________________________________
Stop/concerns communicated: ☐ Yes ☐ No
E) TECHNIQUE SELECTION F) ASEPSIS
☐ Spinal    ☐ Epidural    ☐ CSE

Position: ☐ Sitting    ☐ Lateral
Approach: ☐ Midline    ☐ Paramedian
Level(s) attempted: _______________    # Attempts: ___
Skin prep:
☐ CHG/Alcohol    ☐ Povidone-Iodine    ☐ Other: _______

Precautions:
☐ Sterile gloves    ☐ Mask    ☐ Sterile drape
☐ Sterile gown (if required by policy)
G) PROCEDURE DETAILS
Needle type/gauge: ___________________________________
For SPINAL
CSF obtained: ☐ Yes    ☐ No

Drug Conc Dose Adjuvant
For EPIDURAL / CSE
LOR medium: ☐ Saline    ☐ Air   |   Catheter depth at skin: _____ cm
Aspiration: ☐ Negative    ☐ Positive (action): _________________
Test dose used: ☐ Yes    ☐ No   |   Details: ________________
Initial Bolus Drug Conc Vol Time
H) MONITORING & SEDATION DURING PLACEMENT Monitoring: ☐ NIBP   ☐ SpO₂   ☐ ECG
Sedation: ☐ None   ☐ Yes (drug/dose): ________________________________
I) BLOCK ASSESSMENT & EVENTS
Sensory level: ____________________

Motor block: ______________________
Complications:
☐ Hypotension    ☐ Bradycardia    ☐ High block    ☐ PDPH/dural puncture
☐ Paresthesia    ☐ Vascular puncture    ☐ N/V    ☐ Other: ___________

Actions taken + response: _____________________________________________
J) IMMEDIATE POST-BLOCK PLAN K) SIGNATURES
Fall precautions: ☐ Yes    ☐ No
Monitoring frequency: ____________________________
Postop analgesia plan: ____________________________
Handover notes to PACU/ward:
__________________________________________________
Performed by:
Name: ___________________________________________
Sign: __________________________ Time: ____________

Supervisor (if required):
Name: ___________________________________________
Sign: __________________________ Time: ____________
NEURAXIAL BLOCK RECORD (Spinal / Epidural / CSE)
Patient Name: _________________________ | MRN: _______________ Form Code: F-16 | PAGE 2 of 2
L) CATHETER / INFUSION ORDER (if applicable)
Solution (drug + conc): ____________________________________________________________________________
Basal rate: _______ mL/hr      Bolus: _______ mL

Lockout: _______ min          Max/hr: _______ mL
Start date/time: ________________________

Line labeling confirmed: ☐ Yes    ☐ No
Pump settings verified (double-check if policy): ☐ Yes    ☐ No
M) NEUROLOGIC SAFETY & ESCALATION N) ANTICOAG PLAN / RESTART
Nursing neuro checks frequency: __________________

RED FLAGS—Escalate immediately if:
☐ New/worsening motor weakness
☐ Severe back pain
☐ Bowel/bladder dysfunction
☐ Progressive numbness beyond expected distribution
☐ Fever or catheter site discharge
Restart plan (per local protocol):
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

Removal plan reference:
“Use F-16 Catheter Removal Checklist”    ☐ Noted
O) NOTES / COMMENTS





P) PAGE 2 SIGNATURES
APS / Regional Reviewer:

Name: _________________________________      Signature: ___________________________      Date/Time: ________________
Standards alignment: CBAHI perioperative safety; neuraxial safety + documentation; anticoag safety per adopted guideline.