Definition: Interruption of NEURAL CONDUCTION in peripheral nerves or nerve trunks by the injection of a local anesthetic agent (e.g., LIDOCAINE; PHENOL; BOTULINUM TOXINS) to manage or treat pain.
differentiate from NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKADE; coordinate with substance used to induce the block with no qualifiers if particularly discussed; AUTONOMIC NERVE BLOCK is also available
ExamplesAutonomic Nerve Block
Other names Neurolysis, Chemical; Neurolyses, Chemical; Nerve Blocks; Nerve Blockades; Chemodenervations; Chemical Neurolyses; Blocks, Nerve; Blockades, Nerve; Blockade, Nerve; Block, Nerve; Nerve Blockade; Chemodenervation; Chemical Neurolysis
