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Echo-guided scalp blocks
Echo-guided scalp blocks use ultrasound imaging to precisely deliver local anesthetic to scalp nerves, blocking pain signals to the head.
Echo-guided scalp blocks use ultrasound imaging to precisely deliver local anesthetic to scalp nerves, blocking pain signals to the head. Used for Scalp anesthesia for surgical procedures, Pain management for scalp-related procedures.
At a glance
| Generic name | Echo-guided scalp blocks |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Bordeaux |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Anesthesia/Pain Management |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
This is a procedural technique rather than a pharmaceutical drug. Ultrasound guidance allows clinicians to visualize scalp nerves in real-time and accurately inject local anesthetic around them, providing regional anesthesia for scalp procedures. The technique blocks sensory innervation to the scalp by targeting specific nerve branches including the supratrochlear, supraorbital, auricular, and occipital nerves.
Approved indications
- Scalp anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Pain management for scalp-related procedures
Common side effects
- Local anesthetic toxicity
- Nerve injury
- Hematoma
- Infection
Key clinical trials
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |