Local and Regional Anesthesia

Local and Regional Anesthesia is a medical technique that numbs a portion of the body (either a specific area or larger region) to alleviate pain during surgical interventions or other medical procedures. Local and Regional Anesthesia has become a staple of modern medical care, allowing surgical or diagnostic work to be done in a comfortable and safe manner. Anesthesiologists (specialists in anesthesia) can deliver local and regional anesthetic agents through intravenous (IV) infusion, direct injection of local anesthetics, or a combination of both. Depending on the procedure, these anesthetic agents can be delivered via a single injection, an intravenous drip, or an injection combined with nerve blocks. Local and Regional Anesthesia is a safe and effective way to avoid pain and increase patient comfort, therefore improving the quality of medical care.