Giving medication to block the sensation of pain at the level of the spinal cord is done as a(n)________ injection.

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Intrathecal injections are given into the spinal canal, allowing medication to directly reach the spinal cord and block pain signals. Intramuscular injections are given into a muscle, intravenous injections are given into a vein, intradermal injections are given just under the skin, and subcutaneous injections are given into the layer of tissue just below the skin. None of these are typically used to block pain at the level of the spinal cord.

Giving Medication to Block the Sensation of Pain at the Level