Articles: nerve-block.
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The intercostal nerve block is an effective and relatively safe intervention for postoperative pain control after upper abdominal and thoracic surgery. It may be done in the operating room or in the PACU. Understanding the mechanics of the technique can help to improve care of patients receiving this intervention.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 1994
Case Reports[Brachial plexus blockade via the interscalene port--for regional anesthesia/analgesia of upper extremities; use, application and risks].
The interscalene technique for brachial plexus anaesthesia is described. The method is suitable for anaesthesia of the upper extremity, especially when anaesthesia of the proximal part of the arm and the shoulder region is desired. The technique is also useful in paediatric cases. Side effects are few, but the risk of paralysing of the diaphragm makes this method inappropriate for patients with severe respiratory disease.
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American family physician · Sep 1994
Anesthesia in the emergency setting: Part II. Head and neck, eye and rib injuries.
Anesthesia for procedures of the head and neck includes ear field blocks, supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve blocks, infraorbital, mental, mandibular and posterosuperior alveolar nerve blocks. Topical ophthalmic anesthesia is useful in treating a variety of ocular injuries, including corneal abrasion and laceration, chemical/thermal burns, and injuries caused by foreign bodies and contact lenses. The intercostal nerve block is used to manage the pain of rib fractures, thus improving patient comfort, tidal volume and ventilation, and pulmonary toilet.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effects of subcutaneous verapamil on the duration of local anesthetic blockade.
To determine whether a subcutaneous injection of verapamil will provide local anesthesia and whether a mixture of lidocaine and verapamil will prolong the anesthetic effect of lidocaine alone. ⋯ Verapamil injected subcutaneously provides a degree of local anesthesia. However, this effect is hampered by a local reaction at the injection site and a short duration of action. The mixture of lidocaine and verapamil provides a shorter duration of action than does lidocaine alone.