Novocain blockade

Doctors-neurologists for the elimination of intense pain syndrome perform special medical manipulation, suggesting the introduction of an anesthetic solution. One of the effective methods - novocain blockade, the course of such injections contributes to a significant reduction in pain or its complete relief.

Novocain blockade of the sciatic nerve

As a rule, a solution of novocaine with ethyl alcohol is used to treat the pathology in question and to prolong the action of the injection. The procedure can be performed in various ways, depending on the position in which the patient is comfortable lying.

Here's how to make an alcohol-novocaine blockade in a position on the back:

1. Leg of the patient to bend at the knee and hip joint.
2. Mark the point of entry of the needle - 3 cm farther from the center (distal) from the large trochanter of the hip joint (the tip of the largest protruding bone of the hip).
3. Insert the needle to a depth of 6-8 cm horizontally, along the back of the thigh, until the patient has unpleasant sensations.
4. Puncture up to 20 ml of a solution with a concentration of 1.5%.

Likewise, blockade is performed for lying on a healthy side:

1. Bend the legs similar to the previous instructions.
2. Mentally draw a straight line from the center of the large spit to the top of the posterior ileum.
3. From the middle of this segment, put a perpendicular in 3-4 cm.
4. At the extreme point, insert the needle to a depth of 12 cm and make a blockade of 20 ml of a 1.5% solution.

The technique of the procedure, if the patient lies on his stomach:

1. Conduct a mental line along the sciatic nerve. The extreme points are the center of the distance between the large trochanter and the ischial hillock and the middle between the thighs.
2. Slightly departing from the center of the obtained segment, to execute an injection (depth of needle insertion - up to 8 cm) of 0.25% solution up to 40 ml.

It is important to note that during the procedure you need to sequentially anesthetize the skin and soft tissues through which the needle passes. After injection, the area of ​​medication should not be disturbed.

Novocain blockade in neuralgia

The most frequent localization of the pain syndrome in the described disease is between the ribs. Perform an anesthetic procedure in this case is not difficult, you can even yourself.

Here's how to make a Novocain blockade at home:

1. Lay the victim on a horizontal surface (on the back).
2. Insert the needle 4-6 cm deep, perpendicular to the skin in the appropriate intercostal space.
3. Slowly inject up to 5 ml of novocaine solution (concentration 1%).

It should be noted that this method of blockade also helps in muscle pain.

Novocain blockade in osteochondrosis

The type of procedure described is called a paravertebral blockade. It helps not only with osteochondrosis , but also with pain syndrome with rib fractures , radiculitis and spondylosis.

Technique of execution:

1. Place the person in a position lying on his stomach.
2. Mark mentally the line along the extensor of the back.
3. At the outer edge of this segment, insert the needle perpendicularly, until its end touches the vertex arch or the transverse process of the nerve.
4. Slowly withdraw the needle a distance of 1 cm upward, inject 70 to 100 ml of a solution of novocaine with a concentration of 0.25%.

Any kind of blockade should be carried out very slowly to avoid additional pain in the patient, and evenly distribute the novocaine solution in the tissues.

The quality of the performed procedure is considered high if there is no blood or cerebrospinal fluid in the syringe after the injection.