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Lignocaine procedures for Pain

Woman in pain at desk

Lignocaine is a local anaesthetic used commonly to block the transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system. It is commonly used to block specific nerves or groups of nerves, but when given systemically through the bloodstream can be used to treat neuropathic pain disorders. 

Learn more in our video with Dr James O’Callaghan. 

Dr James O’Callaghan
Dr James O'Callaghan

Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
Specialist Anaesthetist
MBBS, FANZCA, FFPMANZCA

Locations: Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane Private Hospital