19 Occipital Block Perspective Occipital nerve block is most frequently used in the diagnosis and treatment of occipital neuralgia. It is also useful when combined with other head and neck blocks to provide scalp anesthesia when infiltration alone will not suffice. Patient Selection Most candidates for occipital nerve block will be experiencing symptoms consistent with occipital neuralgia. These patients are often at the end of a long and frustrating medical evaluation and thus may need a detailed explanation of what to expect during the block. Pharmacologic Choice This block requires only 3 to 5 mL of local anesthetic, so virtually any local anesthetic can be used. Placement Anatomy Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Infraclavicular Block Breast Block Supraclavicular Block Sciatic Block Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block Celiac Plexus Block Tags: Atlas of Regional Anesthesia May 31, 2016 | Posted by admin in ANESTHESIA | Comments Off on Occipital Block Full access? Get Clinical Tree
19 Occipital Block Perspective Occipital nerve block is most frequently used in the diagnosis and treatment of occipital neuralgia. It is also useful when combined with other head and neck blocks to provide scalp anesthesia when infiltration alone will not suffice. Patient Selection Most candidates for occipital nerve block will be experiencing symptoms consistent with occipital neuralgia. These patients are often at the end of a long and frustrating medical evaluation and thus may need a detailed explanation of what to expect during the block. Pharmacologic Choice This block requires only 3 to 5 mL of local anesthetic, so virtually any local anesthetic can be used. Placement Anatomy Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Infraclavicular Block Breast Block Supraclavicular Block Sciatic Block Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block Celiac Plexus Block Tags: Atlas of Regional Anesthesia May 31, 2016 | Posted by admin in ANESTHESIA | Comments Off on Occipital Block Full access? Get Clinical Tree
