title: Peripheral nerve blocks.
abstract: This article addresses the use of peripheral nerve blocks as a primary or adjunctive technique of anesthesia for selective operative procedures. The use of these blocks can reduce the amount of inhalational and narcotic agents used during an anesthetic and facilitate a pain-free postoperative period.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Pugh
mesh_terms: D005121:Extremities / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010413:Penis / Q000294:innervation; D010525:Peripheral Nerves