The Freedom Riders challenged this status quo by riding interstate buses in the South in mixed racial groups to challenge local laws or customs that enforced segregation in seating. The Freedom Rides, and the violent reactions they provoked, bolstered the credibility of the American Civil Rights Movement.
For specific types of surgery, your anesthesiologist may place a ânerve catheter,â which may be used to continuously bathe the nerves in numbing medication for 2-3 days after the surgery. A nerve block is not for everyone and your anesthesiologist will evaluate whether it is the right option for you.
Common Patient Questions about Nerve Blocks. What is a nerve block? Why should I have a nerve block? Is a nerve block safe? Will having a nerve block hurt? Will I be awake during the operation? How long will the nerve block last? How is the block done? How long will the block take? Will I get the nerve block in the operating room?