Cryo Nerve Block is most commonly used during surgical procedure involving the chest wall. These types of procedures include but are not limited to the following: Thoracotomy Lung surgery Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy, Wedge Resection, Segmentectomy Lung Transplant Pectus Excavatum Repair (Nuss Procedure) Rib...
An epidural nerve block is a procedure to block pain by injecting anesthetic medication into the epidural space. The epidural space is the area between the inner wall of the backbone (vertebral column) and the outermost of the three membranes (dura mater) that surround the spinal cord. An epi...
The cervical nerve root block is a useful nerve blocking procedure for patients with cervical nerve root symptoms. Selective radiculography using contrast agent injections into the nerve sheath is also useful for diagnosing the level responsible for these symptoms in......
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure that involves blocking the vas deferens (channels that carry sperm ) of the male reproductive system so that sperm is stopped from passing from the testicles to the urethra. After ejaculation, the sperm will be stored in the epididymis instead of coming out, an...
Certain diseasesaffect only specific cells within the brain. For example, the symptoms ofmultiple sclerosisare caused by damage to the glial cells that manufacture and maintain the myelin sheath that insulates axons. Without this normal nerve covering, electrical transmission is compromised and symptoms...
A dental block is a colloquial term for anesthetizing (numbing) the area of the mouth before a dental procedure. Also calledregional anesthesiaor a nerve block because many blocks numb the alveolar nerve. Blocking sensation in the alveolar nerve will numb the teeth, jaw, or lips. But there...
Blujepa is bactericidal, which means it kills the bacteria rather than just blocking bacterial growth. FDA approval of Blujepa was based on positive results from Phase 3 clinical studies which demonstrated therapeutic success of 50.6% and 58.5% (with Blujepa) compared to 47% and 43.6% (with...
While the full mechanism is yet unclear, BT’s impact appears varied, going beyond decreasing the airway smooth muscle (ASM) and reticular basement membrane thickness in the proximal and distal airways. There is evidence of reduction in epithelial neuroendocrine cell, ASM-associated nerve, and submu...
You will not need an incision for this procedure. Endoscopy is a test that uses a scope to look inside your sinuses and eye socket. Small pieces of your broken bone may be removed. Devices may be placed to support the broken bones in your face. Medicines may be given to prevent or ...
Tranexamic acid is a medication that can be taken each month during your period on days of heavy bleeding to reduce menstrual flow. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists Estrogen and progesterone may cause uterine fibroid growth. So, blocking these hormones can help shrink fibroids. Dependin...