Cervical epidural nerve block

Accession number;06A0987129
Title;Cervical epidural nerve block
Author; DOI KATSUSHI (Shimane Univ.) SAITO YOJI (Shimane Univ.)
Journal Title;Pain Clinic
Journal Code:G0739B
ISSN:0388-4171
VOL.27;NO.;PAGE.S343-S350(2006)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.4, REF.6
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;Epidural block has excellent analgesic effect by various action mechanisms. Catheter placement can be easily carried out. The block is used for many cases in pain clinic. It is necessary to take care about sudden change of respiration and circulation when epidural block is used for neck. Complications such as motor paralysis of upper extremity and respiratory muscle and as nerve damage by puncture frequently occur. The block is used for painful arm and pain disease.