The effect of a nerve block in healthy individuals can be studied by a number of validated measurement techniques. These techniques consist of mapping the affected anatomical area with temperature discrimination test (cold sensation) by using alcohol soaked gauze and pin-prick test by using a Von Frey filament, and of a pain stimulation test with determination of the heat pain threshold (Heat Pain Detection Threshold, HPDT) and pain during tonic heat-stimulation of the skin (VAS tonic heat stimulation). The duration and distribution of the sensory block is thus evaluated by high precision.