Exploring the role of liposomal bupivacaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks

The supraclavicular approach blocks the brachial plexus from the distal trunks to the proximal cords or at the level of the brachial plexus divisions. This block is used for analgesia in upper extremity surgeri...

Case study: Achilles tendon repair

Case presentation A 44-year-old male patient presented with a history of a sports-related Achilles tendon tear. The tear was causing substantial pain, restricted mobility, and hindered his daily activities. The...

Ultrasound-guided single popliteal sciatic nerve block for postoperative analgesia in...

The popliteal sciatic nerve block is indicated for foot and ankle surgery, foot and toe amputation, and Achilles tendon surgery. It targets the sciatic nerve at or slightly above its division into the tibial an...

Case study: Anesthetic Strategy for Elbow Surgery in Obese, COPD Gold III Patient wit...

Case presentation A 52-year-old obese woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Gold III and a history of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was scheduled for elbow surgery. The patient required an...

The efficacy of the IPACK block in multimodal pain management for total knee arthropl...

IPACK stands for Infiltration of local anesthetic between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee. It is a motor-sparing technique that anesthetizes the small articular sensory nerves from the popliteal pl...

Tips for a Femoral Nerve Block

The femoral nerve block is one of the most clinically applicable nerve block techniques that result in a high success rate. The ultrasound-guided technique allows the practitioner to monitor the spread of local...