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What are the side effects of nerve block injections?

I am a 42 year old male. I want to know what are the side effects of nerve block injections?

3 Answers

Side effects happen when the drug is injected in larger quantities and in the wrong plane.
A good discussion is at "Risks and benefits of regional anesthesia" - American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (asra.com)


Risks and benefits of regional anesthesia

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

1. What are the benefits of a regional block? Frequently, there is less nausea from regional blocks and patients...

Steven Dain
Very rarely there can be persistent dysesthesia (pain) or of the affected extremity.