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NEA Peripheral Nerve Blocks. Peripheral nerve blocks play an important role in the anesthetic plan for patients undergoing many types of surgical procedures. A peripheral nerve block is accomplished by injecting a local anesthetic near the nerve, or nerves, that control sensation and movement to a specific part of the body.
Preemptive nerve blocks are meant to prevent subsequent pain from a procedure that can cause problems including phantom limb pain. Nerve blocks can be used, in some cases, to avoid surgery. Types of Nerve Blocks. Various areas of pain require different nerve block types. Below are a few of the available nerve blocks and some parts of the body where they are used. Trigeminal nerve blocks (face) Ophthalmic nerve block (eyelids and scalp) Supraorbital nerve block (forehead)