brachial plexus anesthesia
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brachial plexus block — regional anesthesia of the shoulder, arm, and hand by injection of a local anesthetic into the brachial plexus; called also brachial plexus anesthesia … Medical dictionary
Anesthesia of the brachial plexus — The fact that the nerves of the brachial plexus are grouped together acts as a benefit as well. Local anesthetics such as lidocaine or bupivacaine can be injected in close proximity to these nerves, rendering an entire arm insensate and immobile … Wikipedia
Brachial plexus — ] or Roots, Trunks, Divisions, Cords, Collateral/Pre terminal Branches, and (Terminal) Branches. * The five roots are the five anterior rami of the spinal nerves, after they have given off their segmental supply to the muscles of the neck. *… … Wikipedia
Anesthesia — Not to be confused with Paresthesia. For other uses, see Anesthesia (disambiguation). Anesthesia, or anaesthesia (see spelling differences; from Greek αν , an , without ; and αἴσθησις, aisthēsis, sensation ), traditionally meant the condition of… … Wikipedia
Anesthesia — Loss of feeling or awareness. A local anesthetic causes loss of feeling in a part of the body. A general anesthetic puts the person to sleep. * * * 1. Loss of sensation resulting from pharmacologic depression of nerve function or from neurologic… … Medical dictionary
Local anesthesia — Intervention MeSH D000772 Local anesthesia is any technique to induce the absence of sensation in part of the body,[1] generally fo … Wikipedia
Dental anesthesia — Intervention MeSH D000766 Forms of dental anesthesia (or dental anaesthesia) are similar to general medical anesthesia except for the use of nitrous oxide, relatively uncommon outside of the dental fiel … Wikipedia
Certified Anesthesia Technician — (Cer.A.T.) is a title granted to an individual that successfully meets the experience and examination requirements of the certification. The certification is regulated by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists Technicians (ASATT).… … Wikipedia
Certified Anesthesia Technologist — (Cer.A.T.T.) is a title granted to an individual that successfully meets the experience and examination requirements of the certification. The certification is regulated by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists Technicians (ASATT).… … Wikipedia
Neuroleptanalgesic anesthesia — Intervention MeSH D009458 Neuroleptanalgesic anesthesia or neuroleptanalgesia from Greek, neurolepsis seizure and analgos without pain. First neuroleptanalgesia is produced by a combination of an op … Wikipedia
