Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Nerve Block

Interruption of NEURAL CONDUCTION in peripheral nerves or nerve trunks by the injection of a local anesthetic agent (e.g., LIDOCAINE; PHENOL; BOTULINUM TOXINS) to manage or treat pain.

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Abstract

Interruption of NEURAL CONDUCTION in peripheral nerves or nerve trunks by the injection of a local anesthetic agent (e.g., LIDOCAINE; PHENOL; BOTULINUM TOXINS) to manage or treat pain.

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Synonyms

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  • Chemical Neurolysis
  • Chemodenervation
  • Nerve Blockade
  • Block, Nerve
  • Blockade, Nerve
  • Blockades, Nerve
  • Blocks, Nerve
  • Chemical Neurolyses
  • Chemodenervations
  • Nerve Blockades
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Neurolyses, Chemical
  • Neurolysis, Chemical

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

differentiate from NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKADE; coordinate with substance used to induce the block with no qualifiers if particularly discussed; AUTONOMIC NERVE BLOCK is also available

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74

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  1. E03.155w.086w.711w
  2. E04w.525.210w.550w

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NLM Classification

WO 320

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nerve Block. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009407. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009407
  2. Nerve Block. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerve_block
  3. Nerve Block. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4379667