Regional Analgesia Techniques for Adult Patients Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation
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DOI: 10.1007/s40140-018-0274-5
Abstract: Purpose of reviewOrgan transplantations often include major incisions that can be associated with significant postoperative pain. While these patients may theoretically benefit from regional anesthesia, many practitioners have avoided such techniques due to considerations, such… read more here.
Keywords: regional analgesia; solid organ; nerve blocks; organ transplantation ... See more keywords
Resolution of pain with periocular injections in a patient with a 7-year history of chronic ocular pain
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2019.02.001
Abstract: Purpose We report a case of a male patient with chronic ocular pain that resolved completely following peripheral nerve blocks. Observations A 66-year-old male presented with a seven-year history of severe left eye pain and… read more here.
Keywords: nerve blocks; year; ocular pain; chronic ocular ... See more keywords
Intravenous dexamethasone and peripheral nerve blocks: A systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.08.014
Abstract: Abstract Background Poorly managed postoperative pain may delay discharge and recovery, lowers the quality of life, and it may result in chronic pain. Intravenous (IV) dexamethasone has been used as an additive to local anesthetic… read more here.
Keywords: intravenous dexamethasone; nerve blocks; duration; systemic review ... See more keywords
Wrong-site nerve blocks: A systematic literature review to guide principles for prevention.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2017.12.008
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE Wrong-site nerve blocks (WSBs) are a significant, though rare, source of perioperative morbidity. WSBs constitute the most common type of perioperative wrong-site procedure reported to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. This systematic literature… read more here.
Keywords: nerve blocks; site nerve; site; nerve ... See more keywords
The concept of protective nerve stimulation for ultrasound guided nerve blocks.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2017.08.018
Abstract: Regional plexus and nerve blocks are a common technique in modern anesthesia. Since ultrasound machines are available in many departments, the role of nerve stimulation is highly discussed and different approaches to perform the blocks… read more here.
Keywords: nerve blocks; nerve stimulation; concept protective; protective nerve ... See more keywords
Current devices used for the monitoring of injection pressure during peripheral nerve blocks
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2018.1507731
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Peripheral nerve blocks are generally safe. However, there is a small but real associated risk of needle-related complications such as nerve injury. Nerve injury has been associated with high pressure injections in animals,… read more here.
Keywords: peripheral nerve; injection pressure; pressure; nerve blocks ... See more keywords
Nerve Blocks Prior to Microfocused Ultrasound Treatment are Safe and Reduce Patient Discomfort.
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DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjaa031
Abstract: BACKGROUND Microfocused ultrasound with visualization has become one of the more popular nonsurgical facial rejuvenation therapies available. Although the treatment has gained wide acceptance, providing adequate pain relief during the procedure may be challenging. OBJECTIVES… read more here.
Keywords: microfocused ultrasound; block; nerve blocks; treatment ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Guided Suprazygomatic Nerve Blocks to the Pterygopalatine Fossa: A Safe Procedure.
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnac007
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Large-scale procedural safety data on pterygopalatine fossa nerve blocks (PPFB) using a suprazygomatic, ultrasound-guided approach are lacking, leading to hesitancy surrounding this technique. The aim of this study was to characterize the safety of… read more here.
Keywords: nerve blocks; procedure; guided suprazygomatic; ultrasound guided ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of buprenorphine in peripheral nerve blocks: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
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DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000000628
Abstract: BACKGROUND The duration of analgesia provided by nerve blocks is limited if local anaesthetics are administered alone. Therefore, a variety of additives to local anaesthetics have been investigated to prolong postoperative analgesia following single-shot nerve… read more here.
Keywords: local anaesthetic; nerve blocks; buprenorphine; nerve ... See more keywords
Intraoperative Interpectoral and Subserratus Nerve Blocks in Breast Augmentation Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004584
Abstract: Background: An essential component in ambulatory breast augmentation surgery is good analgesia. The demographic undergoing this operation is usually fit, low risk with few comorbidities. These patients do not require long-term hospitalization and do not… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; augmentation surgery; nerve blocks; breast augmentation ... See more keywords
Are repetitive pericranial nerve blocks effective in the management of chronic paroxysmal hemicrania?
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016484
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Paroxysmal hemicrania (PH) is a chronic headache disorder characterized by unilateral pain attacks accompanied by cranial autonomic symptoms and responds to indomethacin completely. There are few alternative treatment options for the patients who… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; management chronic; pericranial nerve; paroxysmal hemicrania ... See more keywords