Procaine blockade
Procaine Blockade
Procaine blockade (pronunciation: pro-kane block-ade) is a medical procedure that involves the use of the local anesthetic Procaine to block nerve impulses in a specific area of the body. This technique is often used in anesthesia and pain management.
Etymology
The term "Procaine blockade" is derived from the name of the drug Procaine, which was first synthesized in 1905 by German chemist Alfred Einhorn. The word "blockade" refers to the blocking or interruption of nerve impulses.
Procedure
In a Procaine blockade, Procaine is injected into the area around the nerves that are causing pain or need to be numbed. The Procaine works by blocking the nerve impulses in that area, preventing the sensation of pain from being transmitted to the brain.
Uses
Procaine blockade is used in a variety of medical procedures, including dental procedures, minor surgeries, and in the management of chronic pain conditions. It is also used in neural therapy, a form of alternative medicine that uses Procaine injections to treat chronic pain and illness.
Related Terms
- Local anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that numbs a small, specific area of the body.
- Nerve block: A procedure in which a local anesthetic is injected into or around a nerve or into the spine to block pain.
- Neural therapy: A form of alternative medicine that uses injections of local anesthetics into certain points on the body to treat chronic pain and illness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Procaine blockade
- Wikipedia's article - Procaine blockade
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