Paravertebral blocks.
PVB remains an underused block. It is easy to perform reliable and effective blocks for a wide variety of applications both for acute or chronic pain. As evidence continues to be published showing the advantages of PVB versus traditional methods of pain control, it is hoped that PVB will become part of the standard repertoire of blocks used in teaching hospitals and in private practice.
Mayo Clinic, College of Medicine Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA. greengrass.roy@mayo.edu
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D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000379:methods; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
D000779:Anesthetics, Local