Fascial plane blocks: Understanding their microanatomy and clinical applications

In recent years, advancements in the study of fascial tissues have significantly impacted anesthesia and pain management practices. One area where these developments are particularly noteworthy is the use of fa...

Opioid-Free General Anesthesia: Considerations, Techniques, and Limitations

In the ongoing efforts to manage pain effectively during surgery while minimizing the risks associated with opioid use, opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) has gained increasing attention. Traditionally, opioids have ...

Intravenous vs. perineural dexamethasone for prolonged Analgesia: Optimizing pain rel...

Introduction The interscalene brachial plexus block is a cornerstone for managing postoperative pain, particularly after shoulder surgeries. Enhancing the duration of analgesia is critical to patient comfort an...

Introduction to Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia

Features physics and instrumentation necessary for successful and safe use of ultrasound machines.

Regional Anesthesia in Patients with Trauma

Features the role of regional anesthesia within the overall framework of pain management in trauma, exploring several examples where regional anesthesia may affect outcomes in specific injuries, and briefly add...

Assessment of Neurologic Complications of Regional Anesthesia

Features recognition of postoperative neurologic complications, barriers to their identification and evaluation, and describes efficient, structured clinical approaches to manage postanesthesia neurologic compl...