Nerve block procedures help physicians numb a localized region by injecting anesthetics for managing both surgical and chronic pain. Performed under ultrasound imaging, nerve block procedures enable effective pain management that may lead to faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to normal activities while potentially decreasing the need for opioids.

With the ability to detect and highlight 50 key anatomical structures, Nerveblox software assists healthcare professionals by identifying and displaying anatomy in real time during ultrasound scanning for nerve block procedures. It spans a broad range of nerve block procedures relevant to clinical practice from cesarean sections and breast surgery to knee and shoulder procedures, as well as pain relief for fractures and injuries.

“By harnessing AI, we can elevate procedural decision-making to enhance accuracy, and accelerate the adoption of ultrasound-guided pain relief strategies that improve patient outcomes,” said Dr. Gary Schwartz, MD, FASA, FASRA, Director of AABP Integrative Pain Care and Wellness. “Having utilized the Nerveblox technology at our research center and contributed to the pivotal trial, I have seen firsthand the potential of this technology to advance the precision and safety of interventional ultrasound.”