Interpleural block

Medical procedure

Interpleural block is a medical procedure in which a local anesthetic is injected into the thoracic cage between the parietal and visceral pleura. It is used to treat chest and lower abdomen pain.[1]

References

  1. ^ Dravid, R. M.; Paul, R. E. (2007). "Interpleural block – part 1". Anaesthesia. 62 (10): 1039–1049. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2007.05183.x. ISSN 0003-2409.
  • Dravid, RM; Paul, RE (Oct 2007). "Interpleural block - part 1". Anaesthesia. 62 (10): 1039–49. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2007.05183.x. PMID 17845657.
  • Dravid, RM; Paul, RE (Nov 2007). "Interpleural block - part 2". Anaesthesia. 62 (11): 1143–53. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2007.05181.x. PMID 17924896. S2CID 13577711.
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