nerve block anesthesia
Definition
Noun: - Nerve block anesthesia: A type of regional anesthesia that numbs a specific area of the body by injecting an anesthetic agent directly onto or near a nerve or group of nerves, blocking the transmission of pain signals.
Usage
This term is used in medical contexts to describe a procedure for pain management during surgery or for treating chronic pain. It targets a specific nerve pathway. - The dentist used nerve block anesthesia to numb my entire jaw before the procedure. - For the hand surgery, the anesthesiologist administered a nerve block anesthesia, allowing the patient to remain awake without feeling pain.
Advanced Usage
- Diagnostic nerve block: A temporary nerve block used to identify the specific source of pain.
- The doctor performed a diagnostic nerve block to determine if the pain originated from the facet joints.
- Therapeutic nerve block: A nerve block intended to provide longer-term pain relief, sometimes involving steroids or neurolytic agents.
- She received a therapeutic nerve block to manage her chronic sciatica.
Variants and Related Words
- Nerve block (n): A common shortened form of "nerve block anesthesia."
- The surgeon requested a nerve block for the patient's arm.
- Conduction anesthesia (n): A synonym emphasizing the blocking of nerve signal conduction.
- Regional anesthesia (n): The broader category of anesthesia affecting a specific region of the body, which includes nerve blocks.
Synonyms
- Conduction anesthesia
- Neural blockade
Related Phrases
- To administer a nerve block: To perform the injection.
- The anesthesiologist will administer a nerve block prior to the incision.
- To undergo a nerve block: To receive the procedure.
- The patient will undergo a nerve block for the outpatient surgery.
Noun
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anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve
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