Despite the pain associated with prostate biopsy, many procedures are performed without analgesia. Periprostatic nerve block (PNB) with local anesthesia is a popular technique, but its overall ...

A highly purified preparation of ovine hyaluronidase results in a “highly effective” anesthetic block when injected in combination with other drugs before ophthalmic surgery, according to a ...

One advantage of using a peripheral nerve block for the repair of a superficial hand laceration is that a lesser amount of local anesthetic agent is required for anesthesia, a characteristic that ...

Anesthetic approach stops pain without affecting motor function Date: February 9, 2010 Source: Children's Hospital Boston Summary: One of the holy grails of local anesthesia is the ability to ...

Epidural injection of local anesthetic drugs can result in self-limiting paresis or paralysis requiring supportive medical care until the effect of the block diminishes 3. Rarely, persistent ...

Nerve blocks are used for pain treatment and management.. Often a group of nerves, called a plexus or ganglion, that causes pain to a specific organ or body region can be blocked with the ...

A topical formulation of lidocaine 8% and jojoba oil 25% provides consistently good anesthetic block, enabling overall well-tolerated and comfortable intraductal probing, according to the ...

A stellate ganglion block (sympathetic nerve block) is a localized anesthetic injection used to treat pain, circulation problems, or nerve injuries. Learn more.

Nerve blocks can prevent or control pain. We’ll explain when they’re used, the different types, and what a nerve block procedure involves.

A nerve block works by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. There are permanent and temporary options. Both are generally safe procedures. Nerve blocks are an effective way to prevent ...

Sodium thiopental maker Hospira says it is working to prevent use of the anesthetic in capital punishment. ... Hospira plots to block anesthetic from executions. Jan 20, 2011 1:18am.