Neural blockade in chronic pain.
Neuroblockade techniques can serve many functions in the management of the chronic pain patient. These various functions are discussed and a brief insight given for their use in specific pain syndromes. A run-down of the type of blocks useful in the management of cancer pain is also given.
Molloy
A R
AR
Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales.
Cousins
M J
MJ
D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods; D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block / Q000379:methods; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000502:physiology; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*