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  • Analgesia
  • Anesthesia, General
  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Nerve Block
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

Infraorbital Nerve Block

A regional nerve block is a targeted method for providing analgesia and is performed by injecting local anesthetic medication near specific nerves that control sensory innervation to a specific region of the body. Regional nerve blocks offer several advantages over local tissue infiltration. For instance, they are beneficial when local infiltration could cause tissue damage or distortion, particularly in delicate areas such as the face. Additionally, nerve blocks usually require a lower volume of anesthetic compared to local infiltration to achieve effective analgesia. The infraorbital nerve block is particularly effective for procedures involving the skin between the lower eyelid and upper lip, as well as for dental procedures on the maxillary teeth on the same side. This procedure can be performed using either an extraoral or intraoral approach, with the more commonly used intraoral method. The infraorbital nerve block technique specifically targets the branches of the maxillary nerve that innervate the midface. Indications for this block include wound closure, dental procedures, trigeminal neuralgia, and other midface procedures in patients contraindicated for general anesthesia. Care must be taken to avoid intravascular injection during the procedure. This activity outlines the indications, contraindications, and methodology for performing an infraorbital nerve block, emphasizing its practical application and effective use in various clinical settings. This activity emphasizes the importance of an interprofessional healthcare team in monitoring patients during an infraorbital nerve block, ensuring both patient safety and effective analgesia throughout the procedure.

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AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsDentistryUp to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

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ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Board review / self-assessment
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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