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Nerve Blocks App
Global Standard for Nerve Blocks:
60 Nerve Block Techniques from Head to Toe.
Everything you need to learn or teach nerve blocks
This app is ideal for anesthesiology and pain professionals seeking a comprehensive, on-the-go knowledge base for ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and facial plane blocks.
Standardized nerve Block Techniques
Established and effective ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques utilized by clinicians globally.
Step-by-step Approach
Every nerve block technique follows the same format and consists of indications, anatomy, sensory and motor block, landmarks and patient position, technique, local anesthetic choice, clinical tips, and a flowchart.
Extensive Library of Visual Aids
Logical, highly didactic anatomy illustrations, animations, and videos covering a wide range of nerve blocks and fascial plane blocks.
Ease into ultrasound anatomy
Unlock the secrets of sonoanatomy in moments with our app's proprietary reverse ultrasound anatomy illustrations and animations. These tools simplify complex concepts and empower you to grasp ultrasound anatomy quickly, enhancing your proficiency and confidence in nerve block procedures.
The NYSORA Nerve Blocks App just got better!
Explore our latest updates and experience a superior level of learning. Here's what's new:

Expanded Visual Library
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Detailed Clinical Videos
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3D Patient Position Illustrations
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Decision-Making Flowcharts
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With these latest updates, the NYSORA Nerve Blocks App continues to set the standard for ultrasound-guided nerve block education. Upgrade your skills and stay at the forefront of regional anesthesia with our enriched visual library.

Why download NYSORA's Nerve Blocks App?
Download the NYSORA Nerve Blocks app today and test drive the free blocks!
Curious about which nerve blocks are included in the app? Take a look at the detailed list below!
Category 1: Head & neck
  • Cervical plexus block
  • Sub-Tenon’s (episcleral) eye block
  • Retrobulbar eye block
  • Peribulbar eye block
Category 2: Upper extremity
  • Interscalene brachial plexus block
  • Supraclavicular brachial plexus block
  • Infraclavicular brachial plexus block
  • Costoclavicular brachial plexus
  • Shoulder block
    • Axillary nerve block
    • Suprascapular nerve block
  • Axillary brachial plexus block
  • Nerve blocks above the elbow
    • Radial nerve block at the level of the elbow
    • Median nerve block at the level of the elbow
    • Ulnar nerve block at the level of the elbow
  • Wrist block
    • Median nerve block at the level of the wrist
    • Ulnar nerve block at the level of the wrist
    • Radial nerve block at the level of the wrist
Category 3: Lower extremity
  • Fascia iliaca block – infrainguinal approach
  • Fascia iliaca block – suprainguinal approach
  • Hip (PENG) block
  • Femoral nerve block
  • Adductor canal block (saphenous nerve)
  • Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block
  • Obturator nerve block
  • Proximal sciatic nerve block
  • Popliteal sciatic nerve block
  • Genicular nerve block
  • IPACK block
  • Ankle block
    • Tibial nerve block at the level of the ankle
    • Deep peroneal nerve block at the level of the ankle
    • Superficial peroneal nerve block at the level of the ankle
    • Sural nerve block at the level of the ankle
    • Saphenous nerve block at the level of the ankle
Category 4: Trunk & abdominal wall
  • Intercostal nerve block
  • Pectoralis and serratus plane blocks
    • PEC I block
    • PEC II block
    • Serratus anterior plane block
  • Paravertebral block
  • Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks
    • Subcostal TAP block
    • Lateral TAP block
    • Posterior TAP block
    • Anterior TAP block
  • Quadratus lumborum (QL) blocks
    • QL1 block (lateral)
    • QL2 block (posterior)
    • QL3 block (transmuscular or anterior)
  • Erector spinae plane (ESP) block
  • Rectus sheath block
FAQ Section
What is regional anesthesia?

Regional anesthesia numbs a specific area of the body, blocking pain in that region during and after surgical procedures. Unlike general anesthesia, which renders the patient unconscious, regional anesthesia allows the patient to remain awake or lightly sedated without feeling pain in the targeted area. This is achieved by inhibiting the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Regional anesthesia has several benefits, such as minimized systemic opioid requirements, reduced postoperative pain and nausea, and improved recovery rates. It also decreases the risk of complications associated with general anesthesia, making it a preferred choice for specific patient populations and surgical interventions. Additionally, it can provide pain relief for several hours or days after the procedure.

What are ultrasound-guided nerve blocks?

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks are a medical procedure used to alleviate pain by targeting specific nerves by administering local anesthetics or other therapeutic agents. Ultrasound imaging visualizes the nerves and surrounding structures in real-time, allowing for precise needle placement and injection.

What are the benefits of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks?

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks provide numerous advantages. They intensify accuracy and precision by enabling clear visualization of the targeted nerve and surrounding structures, minimizing the likelihood of errors in needle placement. This increases the efficacy of the procedure but also reduces the risk of complications such as inadvertent vascular puncture or nerve damage. Furthermore, the real-time visualization with ultrasound allows for immediate adjustments during needle placement, optimizing the delivery of medication and ensuring its effective localization.

What is the importance of nerve blocks?

Nerve blocks offer precise pain control in specific regions of the body for surgical procedures, trauma management, and pain interventions. By delivering anesthesia directly to the site of action, nerve blocks minimize systemic side effects associated with general anesthesia, improving patient safety and comfort. They can also reduce the need for general anesthesia, leading to shorter hospital stays, decreased opioid consumption, earlier mobilization, and faster recovery times. Moreover, these nerve blocks enhance surgical conditions by providing optimal anesthesia to the surgical site, thereby improving surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

In which languages is the NYSORA Nerve Blocks App available?

The NYSORA Nerve Blocks App is designed to cater to a diverse global audience, ensuring that healthcare professionals worldwide can access its comprehensive educational content on nerve block techniques. As of the latest update, the app is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, French, Dutch, and German. This multilingual support underscores NYSORA’s commitment to promoting excellence in regional anesthesia and pain management across different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.