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Anesthetic agent with vasoconstrictor is contraindicated in?

A
Finger block
B
Spinal block
C
Epidural block
D
Regional anesthesia
High-Yield Explanation
The use of vasoconstrictors (epinephrine or adrenaline) along with a local anesthetic is usually avoided in case of ring block or finger block as it causes severe vasocontriction (direct alpha adrenergic effect). As this vaso-constriction in the end aeries can lead to gangrene formation. Ref: Neural blockade in clinical anesthesia and management of pain, Issue 494 - Page 124, By Michael J. Cousins, Phillip O. Bridenbaugh; Fundamentals of Surgical Practice By Andrew Kingsnoh, Douglas Bowley, Page 147.

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