Ablative Nerve Block

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (177 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

21 Apr 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Ablative nerve blocks are used to treat chronic back pain and sciatica of unknown etiology as an alternative to surgical severing of the dorsal rami. Nerve ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that involves coagulation necrosis of afferent nociceptive signals via high-frequency waves (300 to 500 Hz). It has typically been used to treat facet-mediated axial back pain of the cervical and lumbar spine that has failed conservative therapy. Ablative nerve blocks are usually performed as an outpatient procedure. Ablation is also indicated in the treatment of knee joint osteoarthritis, trigeminal neuralgia, and abdominal and thoracic chronic pain syndromes. 

This educational activity empowers healthcare professionals to better understand ablation procedures and the risks involved. Given that the procedure is commonly performed for the treatment of back pain, the discussion will concentrate on this indication and briefly address other treatable conditions. The ablative nerve block procedure is reviewed, including relevant anatomy, indications, and contraindications.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Assess the indications for an ablative nerve block.

  • Identify the equipment needed to perform an ablative nerve block.

  • Determine the potential complications of ablative nerve blocks.

  • Apply effective strategies to improve care coordination among interprofessional team members to facilitate positive outcomes for patients undergoing ablative nerve blocks.

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Why are there questions about children in an activity that is supposed to be for Geriatricians?

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Thank you.

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