Veterinary Nerve Blocks
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Veterinary Nerve Blocks

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Which type of nerve block involves injecting local anesthetic around a nerve trunk?

  • Intravenous nerve block
  • Subcutaneous nerve block
  • Epidural nerve block
  • Perineural nerve block (correct)
  • What is a potential complication of nerve blocks in veterinary medicine?

  • Improved mobility
  • Reduced heart rate
  • Enhanced appetite
  • Nerve damage (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of nerve blocks in veterinary medicine?

  • To improve digestion in animals
  • To promote coat shine and luster in animals
  • To provide pain relief during surgical procedures (correct)
  • To treat bacterial infections in animals
  • Which nerve block technique involves injecting local anesthetic around a nerve as it enters the muscle?

    <p>Perineural injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of nerve blocks in veterinary medicine?

    <p>Nerve damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of nerve block is the local anesthetic injected into the space around the spinal cord?

    <p>Epidural injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nerve Blocks in Veterinary Medicine

    • Peripheral nerve block involves injecting local anesthetic around a nerve trunk.
    • The primary purpose of nerve blocks in veterinary medicine is to provide analgesia, or pain relief, to a specific area of the body.
    • A potential complication of nerve blocks in veterinary medicine is systemic toxicity, which can occur if the local anesthetic is absorbed into the bloodstream too quickly.

    Nerve Block Techniques

    • The perineural technique involves injecting local anesthetic around a nerve as it enters the muscle.
    • The epidural technique involves injecting local anesthetic into the space around the spinal cord.

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    Learn about the primary purpose of nerve blocks in veterinary medicine and the potential complications. Test your knowledge on the different types of nerve blocks, including the one that involves injecting local anesthetic around a nerve trunk.

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