title: The use of local anesthetics in the treatment of chronic pain.
abstract: Local anesthetics are an important and effective tool in the treatment of patients with chronic pain syndromes. Orthopaedic nurses are in a pivotal position to assess potential problems and intervene where appropriate. This article addresses the pharmacology of local anesthesia, indications for nerve blocks with local anesthetics, and nursing management.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Citera
mesh_terms: D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009209:Myofascial Pain Syndromes / Q000188:drug therapy; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local