Items tagged “nerve block”
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Median nerve block (ultrasound-guided)
Median nerve block is a technique used for providing anesthesia to the median nerve territory, it may be performed at the level of the arm, elbow, forearm or the wrist.
Indications
fracture reductions
surgical repair of fractures
incision and drainage of cysts and abscesses
post-op...
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Superior hypogastric nerve block
Superior hypogastric nerve block is a valuable tool for pain relief in the setting of uterine fibroid embolization. This procedure results in significant ischemic pain, peaking at 6-8 hours and lasting approximately 24 hours, then followed by a lesser degree of post-embolization pain which can l...
Case
Celiac plexus neurolysis
Published
24 Jan 2022
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CT
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Forearm nerve anatomy (ultrasound)
Published
28 Mar 2022
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Ultrasound
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Supraclavicular brachial plexus block (ultrasound)
A supraclavicular brachial plexus block is indicated for establishing sensory and motor blockade of the upper extremity, including the humerus, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand.
Indications
necessity to provide analgesia of the upper extremity for:
abscess incision and drainage
elbow dislocat...
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Greater occipital nerve block (ultrasound-guided)
A greater occipital nerve block is a diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedure in which the medial, sensory branch from the second cervical spinal nerve is targeted with local anesthesia.
Indications
occipital neuralgia
migraine
post-dural puncture headache
cluster headache
Contraindicatio...
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