After a nerve block for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35497
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1559
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain. Topics include pain, activities, and medications and blood sugar levels. Symptoms that require emergency medical help are listed. The phone number for the Chronic Pain Service is included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Chronic Pain
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Chronic pain
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain. Topics include pain, activities, and medications and blood sugar levels. Symptoms that require emergency medical help are listed. The phone number for the Chronic Pain Service is included.
- Notes
- Previous title: What to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1559
Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36732
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2103
- Available Online
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Un bloc nerveux permet d’envoyer un anesthésique local (médicament servant à insensibiliser) au moyen d’une petite aiguille à un endroit près de vos nerfs. Vous trouverez les renseignements suivants dans ce guide : pourquoi et quand utilise-t-on un bloc nerveux, comment fait-on un bloc nerveux, dans quelle mesure fonctionne-t-il et aide-t-il après l’opération, quels sont les effets secondaires, combien de temps faut-il pour le faire, pourquoi le patient demeure éveillé pendant l’opération, quel…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Alternate Title
- Managing your surgical pain with nerve blocks
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- Un bloc nerveux permet d’envoyer un anesthésique local (médicament servant à insensibiliser) au moyen d’une petite aiguille à un endroit près de vos nerfs. Vous trouverez les renseignements suivants dans ce guide : pourquoi et quand utilise-t-on un bloc nerveux, comment fait-on un bloc nerveux, dans quelle mesure fonctionne-t-il et aide-t-il après l’opération, quels sont les effets secondaires, combien de temps faut-il pour le faire, pourquoi le patient demeure éveillé pendant l’opération, quelles activités doivent être évitées après le bloc et quels symptômes exigent des soins médicaux immédiats.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Managing Your Surgical Pain with Nerve Blocks" pamphlet 1377. A nerve block sends local anesthetic (numbing medicine) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. In this guide, you will learn about: why nerve blocks are used, when they are given, how they are done, how well they work, how they will help you after surgery, side effects, how long it will take, why you will be awake while it is given, activities to avoid after, and symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 2103
Discharge instructions after your nerve block
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35679
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0666
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 24 hours (1 day) after your nerve block, including strength, sensation (feeling), and movement.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 24 hours (1 day) after your nerve block, including strength, sensation (feeling), and movement.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 0666
Discharge instructions after your nerve block : Dartmouth General Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36642
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Department of Anesthesia.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2051
- Available Online
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This one page pamphlet gives special instructions for the first 24 hours after your nerve block. Expectations regarding strength, sensation, and movement are provided with specific instructions depending on the location on your body where the nerve block was applied.
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Abstract
- This one page pamphlet gives special instructions for the first 24 hours after your nerve block. Expectations regarding strength, sensation, and movement are provided with specific instructions depending on the location on your body where the nerve block was applied.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Anesthesia Department, DGH
- Pamphlet Number
- 2051
How to manage a nerve block infusion at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36522
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1356
- Available Online
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Pain control is an important part of recovery after surgery. When you are discharged from the hospital, you will have a nerve block. It is attached to a pump filled with pain medicine. This pamphlet explains how a nerve block works. Topics include: what a nerve block is, how a nerve block works, what you need to know about the pump, what to do if the catheter pulls out of your skin, what you need to know about the numbing medicine, what you need to do at home, and how to remove the catheter. A…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Abstract
- Pain control is an important part of recovery after surgery. When you are discharged from the hospital, you will have a nerve block. It is attached to a pump filled with pain medicine. This pamphlet explains how a nerve block works. Topics include: what a nerve block is, how a nerve block works, what you need to know about the pump, what to do if the catheter pulls out of your skin, what you need to know about the numbing medicine, what you need to do at home, and how to remove the catheter. A list of symptoms to be aware of is listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1356
Managing pain after surgery with a nerve block
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36583
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1377
- Available Online
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A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits. The French version of this pamphlet 2103, "Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits. The French version of this pamphlet 2103, "Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Managing surgical pain with nerve blocks
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1377
