PNBs

PNBs is an acronym with several distinct meanings across different fields. The two most common references are to Punjab National Bank, a major Indian public sector bank, and to peripheral nerve blocks, a set of regional anesthesia techniques used in medicine. The precise meaning is determined by context.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is one of India's oldest and largest public sector banks. Founded in 1894, it provides a range of financial services including deposits, lending, trade finance, and digital banking to retail, corporate, and international customers. It operates through a network of branch offices, ATM channels, and digital platforms. As part of India's public banking system, PNB is subject to oversight by the Reserve Bank of India and government policy initiatives affecting public sector banks. The term PNB in financial reporting commonly refers to this institution, though shorthand usage may vary by region and institution.

Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are regional anesthesia techniques in which local anesthetic is injected near a nerve or nerve plexus to block sensation in a specific region of the body. They are used for procedures on the upper or lower limbs, shoulder, or chest wall, and can provide targeted analgesia with reduced need for systemic anesthesia. Common approaches include interscalene, supraclavicular, femoral, and sciatic blocks, chosen based on the surgical site. Benefits include rapid recovery and improved pain control; risks include nerve injury, bleeding, infection, and local anesthetic toxicity, although these complications are relatively uncommon when performed by trained clinicians under appropriate monitoring.

Other uses of the acronym PNBs exist in different domains, including regional or organizational names in various regions. As with any acronym, the intended meaning should be inferred from the surrounding context.