The use of local anesthetics in the treatment of chronic pain.
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.
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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*
D000779:Anesthetics, Local