Intercostal nerve block with 5% tetracaine for chronic pain syndromes

J Clin Anesth. 2002 Feb;14(1):39-41. doi: 10.1016/s0952-8180(01)00351-8.

Abstract

Treating chronic pain syndromes is always challenging. We describe an effective use of an intercostal nerve block using 5% tetracaine in three patients with postherpetic intercostal neuralgia or postoperative intercostal neuralgia.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage*
  • Chest Pain / etiology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intercostal Nerves
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nerve Block*
  • Pain Management*
  • Tetracaine / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Tetracaine