periferihermovarauksiin
Periferihermovaraukset, known in English as peripheral nerve blocks, are a medical procedure involving the injection of local anesthetic or other medications near a peripheral nerve or group of nerves. The purpose is to temporarily numb a specific area of the body, providing pain relief or facilitating surgical procedures. These blocks can be used for a variety of reasons, including post-operative pain management, chronic pain treatment, and as an anesthetic during surgeries on limbs or specific body regions.
The procedure typically involves a healthcare professional identifying the target nerve using anatomical landmarks or imaging