Craig R. DuBois, M.D. - Role of injections and nerve blocks
	Craig R. DuBois, M.D. - Nerve block techniques

Nerve Blocks

Nerve blocks are done by injecting a local anesthetic and sometimes steroids into specific sites on various nerves.  The affected area becomes numb after the injection.  The goal is to provide longer term pain relief after the temporary numbness subsides.

A nerve block is seldom done in the emergency room (ER), so if it is to be considered for pain relief, it is advisable to establish a relationship with a practitioner prior to an acute pain episode.

New Treatment Available for Facial Pain following Nerve Injury
http://www.csmc.edu/12371.html

Occipital Nerve Block
http://www.hopkinsneuro.org/headache/procedure_nerveblock.cfm

Organizations

American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP)
http://www.aaop.org

American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
http://www.asipp.org/index.htm

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
www.asra.com