A pudendal nerve block is a medical procedure used to alleviate pain in the pelvic region by targeting the pudendal nerve, which supplies sensation to the perineum, external genitalia, and surrounding structures. Pudendal nerve blocks are the method of choice utilized for the initial diagnosis and management of chronic pelvic pain caused by pudendal neuralgia, commonly due to pudendal nerve entrapment. Additionally, a pudendal nerve block is a widely used regional anesthesia technique performed for gynecologic, obstetrical, and anorectal procedures. By precisely injecting anesthetic near the pudendal nerve, healthcare professionals can achieve effective pain relief for patients while minimizing the need for systemic medications, thereby reducing potential adverse events.Participants in this educational activity gain a comprehensive understanding of the indications, contraindications, methods, and potential adverse events associated with the pudendal nerve block. The activity covers the anatomy of the pudendal nerve and the latest techniques for administering the block effectively. Emphasis is placed on the importance of collaborating with an interprofessional healthcare team, including anesthesiologists, pain specialists, gynecologists, and surgeons, to optimize the use of this technique in various clinical settings. Through this collaborative approach, healthcare professionals can improve patient outcomes by effectively managing pelvic pain and reducing the risks associated with systemic opioid use, thereby enhancing both the physical and mental well-being of their patients.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/27998
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Surgery, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain