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Nerve Block MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Nerve Block
Tree Number(s)
E03.155.086.711
E04.525.210.550
Unique ID
D009407
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009407
Annotation
differentiate from NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKADE; coordinate with substance used to induce the block with no qualifiers if particularly discussed; AUTONOMIC NERVE BLOCK is also available
Scope Note
Interruption of NEURAL CONDUCTION in peripheral nerves or nerve trunks by the injection of a local anesthetic agent (e.g., LIDOCAINE; PHENOL; BOTULINUM TOXINS) to manage or treat pain.
Entry Term(s)
Chemical Neurolysis
Chemodenervation
Nerve Blockade
NLM Classification #
WO 320
Public MeSH Note
74
History Note
74
Date Established
1974/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2011/06/27
Nerve Block Preferred
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