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doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2013.01.003.
Epub 2013 Feb 18.
Regional nerve blocks of the face
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2013.01.003
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Regional nerve blocks of the face
Emerg Med Clin North Am.
2013 May.
Abstract
Regional nerve blocks of the face are important skills every emergency physician ought to know. Facial anesthesia improves cosmetic outcomes, reduces pain, and improves patient satisfaction. Understanding the anatomy of the head and face is essential to the application of regional anesthesia, and this anatomy will be reviewed in depth. By completion of this article, physicians should appreciate the basics of the various nerve blocks of the head and face to repair any laceration.
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