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What is block anesthesia?
Injecting anesthetic agents into a primary nerve located near the surgical site produces block anesthesia (also known as regional anesthesia), which is a more extensive local anesthesia. The patient remains conscious, but is usually sedated
How is the patient prepared for infant male circumcision?
Local anesthesia is often injected at the base of the penis (dorsal penile nerve block) or under the skin around the penis (subcutaneous ring block). EMLA cream can also be used.
What is the anatomic procedure known as neurolysis?
Another anatomic procedure is neurolysis, also called a nerve block, which involves destroying a portion of a peripheral nerve.
In which cases lesser palatine nerve block is given?
A lesser palatine nerve block is given to provide anesthesia to the soft palate during dental procedures like extractions or other surgical interventions. It may also be used for pain relief in cases of acute orofacial neuralgia affecting the soft palate.
Medication contraindicated for patients receiving epidural or peripheral nerve block anesthesia?
Medication contraindicated for patients receiving epidural or peripheral nerve block anesthesia includes anticoagulants, such as warfarin or direct oral anticoagulants, as they increase the risk of hematoma formation at the injection site, potentially leading to serious complications like paralysis. Additionally, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may also be approached with caution due to potential bleeding risks. It's essential to evaluate each patient's medication regimen carefully before administering regional anesthesia.
Where does the optic nerve, also known as cranial nerve II, originate in the human body?
The optic nerve, also known as cranial nerve II, originates in the back of the eye, specifically at the retina.
What number cranial nerve is the vagus nerve?
The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve, also known as cranial nerve X.
What is a type of cell also known as a neurons?
A nerve cell
Is a elctroneuromyography also known as nerve conduction studies?
False
How many optic nerves are there in eyes?
There is one optic nerve in the eye. It is also known as cranial nerve II.
What nerve is also known as the acoustic or auditory nerve?
The 8th Cranial nerve has a lot of common names, but it always begins in the inner ear and ends in the brain.Here are names for the same nerve from different texts:Acoustic nerveAuditory nerveCochlear nerveAuditory vestibular nerveVestibulocochlear nerve is the preferred name8th Cranial Nerve
Parasympathetic innervation of the stomach is provided by?
Parasympathetic innervation of the stomach is provided by the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is located in the brain and is also known as the pneumogastric nerve.
