What is peripheral nerve blocks?

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How do you do a peripheral nerve block?

How is the nerve block done?

1. Clean your skin.
2. Put a needle into your skin and inject medicine to numb the area.
3. Use ultrasound guidance to put in a needle near your nerve. Sometimes a stimulating needle is used to help find your nerves. …
4. Inject the medicine around the nerve.

What are the risks of nerve blocks?

Side Effects and Risks of Nerve Blocks

• Elevated blood sugars.
• Rash.
• Itching.
• Weight gain.
• Extra energy.
• Soreness at the site of injection.
• Bleeding.
• Death (in rare cases)