Lumbar Sympathetic Block: Frequently Asked Questions

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Tue Mar 4 20:59:09 2003


Lumbar Sympathetic Block FAQ’s http://www.reddinganesthesia.com/LSB faq.htm

What is a Lumbar Sympathetic Block? Lumbar Sympathetic Block is an injection of local anesthetic in the "sympathetic nerve tissue" – the nerves which are a part of Sympathetic Nervous System. The nerves are located on the either side of spine, in the back.

What is a Lumbar Sympathetic Block? ... What is the purpose of it? ... How long does the injection take? ... What is actually injected? ... Will the injection hurt? ... Will I be "put out" for this procedure? ... How is the injection performed? ... What should I expect after the injection? ... What should I do after the procedure? ... Can I go to work to work the next day? ... How long the effect of the medication lasts? ... How many injections do I need to have? ... Will the Lumbar Sympathetic Block help me? ... What are the risks and side effects? ... Who should not have this injection?

PLEASE GO TO THE ABOVE WEBSITE TO READ THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS...


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