A howto guide to performing a suprainguinal fascia iliaca (SIFI) block using a needle insertion site ABOVE the inguinal ligament (i.e. a suprainguinal approach). This is a useful alternative to the infrainguinal approach to the SIFI block which I describe elsewhere (singleshot    • Ultrasoundguided Fascia Iliaca Blocks  , catheter    • Femoral Nerve / Fascia Iliaca Block C...  ).
It is a simple and safe technique keep the needle insertion site more lateral, close to the ASIS, to avoid risk of contact with any critical structures.
A continuous catheter technique is described here    • SupraInguinal Fascia Iliaca (SIFI) C...  

This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, or consultation with a health care professional.

00:00 Suprainguinal vs infrainguinal SIFI
00:58 Indications & Principles
02:08 Preparation
02:55 Scanning
04:48 Needling
05:21 Video of block