Zoe Burton, Author at Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Peripheral nerve blocks and infusion

What is a peripheral nerve block? As part of your child’s general anaesthetic, your child may be offered a peripheral nerve block. Local anaesthetic (numbing medicine) is placed near to a nerve or a group of nerves to numb the area where your child is having their operation. Peripheral nerve...

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anaesthetic nerve block peripheral trauma

Looking after your arm, hand or leg after a peripheral nerve block