Routine IT maintenance on Wednesday, June 18 will cause service interruptions between midnight and 6:00am affecting the YourHealthNS app and on-line appointment booking including COVID-19 testing, blood collection, X-Ray, EKG and the Need a Family Practice Registry. We apologize for any inconvenience.
A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits.
This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-2103
Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération