“How long does an intercostal nerve block last?”
I am a 28 year old male. I want to know how long does an intercostal nerve block last?
3 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
A few hours to 18 hours at the most.
Around 2 hours.
It depends whether the block is done only with anesthesia, or if they added a steroid. Injections with steroids tend to last longer (between one to three months).
