What does INB mean in MEDICAL

What Is INB?

Ischaemic Nerve Block (INB) is an anesthetic technique used to provide immediate relief from pain caused by traumatic or inflammatory conditions which affect certain areas of the body. The procedure involves injecting a long-acting local anaesthetic agent into the area around the affected nerve(s). This causes numbness of that area alone, allowing for greater control when treating acute pain episodes. The injected agents can also reduce any swelling and inflammation by blocking the action of certain neurotransmitters deep within tissues. The main benefit of using INB as opposed to more traditional methods for treating acute pain episodes are that it requires fewer injections and less drug concentrations per injection than do other techniques such as epidural blocks, thus reducing any potential side effects due to higher doses. Additionally, it eliminates any possibility of systemic overdose since only a small amount of medication reaches deep within tissues after being injected directly at that site.

How Does INB Work?

When performing Ischaemic Nerve Blocks (INBs), local anaesthetic agents are injected directly into or near the target nerve(s) or tissue in order to reduce any swelling and inflammation immediately in that specific area while also providing rapid pain relief. These agents work by blocking neural transmission along certain peripheral nerves as well as within deeper tissues, preventing them from sending painful signals back up towards higher centres in the brain responsible for interpreting pain stimuli into conscious perceptions (i.e., “pain”). In some cases, additional medications may be prescribed in conjunction with INBs depending on factors such as age, medical history and severity/location of symptoms; these could include anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), muscle relaxants or corticosteroids depending on each individual’s needs.