Neuroblockade techniques can serve many functions in the management of the chronic pain patient. These various functions are discussed and a brief insight given for their use in specific pain syndromes. A run-down of the type of blocks useful in the management of cancer pain is also given.
Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales.
Aust Fam Physician. 1994 Dec 1;23(12):2295-301.
AbstractNeuroblockade techniques can serve many functions in the management of the chronic pain patient. These various functions are discussed and a brief insight given for their use in specific pain syndromes. A run-down of the type of blocks useful in the management of cancer pain is also given.