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The PENG block has revolutionized anesthesia in hip surgery.
โถ๏ธ What is the optimal volume for a motor-sparing effect?
โถ๏ธ Is it effective for hip fracture/arthroplasty/arthroscopy?
๐ Read all about it here:
@lgiron86
@DrPhilipPeng
Debate: What causes the therapeutic effect of the erector spinae plane block (ESPB)โโ
Fascinating new study hypothesizes the key ๐ to the observed clinical analgesia may be the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), follow the link below to find out more๐
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๐ฉบโจ Exploring Intertransverse Process Blocks: Single vs. Multiple Injections ๐๐ฅ
The study delves into the effectiveness of single versus multiple injections in intertransverse process blocks for postoperative pain relief after thoracic surgeries.
REVIEW: Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus and its Implications for Daily Clinical Practice: Regional Anesthesia is Applied Anatomy
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@ESchwenkMD
๐ฏ Precision in ESP block ๐ฏ
This letter spotlights:
๐ the evolution of this block,
๐ the need for meticulous injection methods,
๐ท the need to document with imaging in cadaveric studies.
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๐ Intraoperative Genicular Nerve Blocks vs. Periarticular Infiltration for Post-Knee Surgery Pain Relief ๐ฆต๐
A recent trial compared two techniques for pain management post-total knee arthroplasty. ๐ฉบ
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๐ฅโฑ๏ธ New Study Alert! Exploring Thoracic Epidural Analgesia & Hospital Stay After Thoracotomy ๐ฉบ๐ก
Conclusion: Thoracic epidural use initially linked to decreased length of stay but requires further investigation for robust conclusions.
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Rate of occurrence of respiratory complications in patients who undergo shoulder arthroplasty with a continuous interscalene brachial plexus block: an infographic
Infographic:
Article:
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@sgmemtsoudis
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๐ถ๐ New Study Alert! Intrathecal Ropivacaine Dose Study for Preterm Cesarean Deliveries ๐คฐ๐ฌ
๐ค Insights: Understanding dosage needs in different pregnancy scenarios contributes to tailored pain management during cesarean deliveries.
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Infographic showing results of Dr. Martin et al's randomized, controlled trial of iPACK + femoral triangle block for ACL repair.
@DrEAlbrecht
@dr_rajgupta
@ESchwenkMD
LETTER: Upper trunk block: โprimum non nocereโ - "we must adopt a critical view of this new approach until all raised concerns associated with this block are adequately answered in future clinical trials"
@dr_rajgupta
@ESchwenkMD
One of the top articles from Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine in 2019 about our current understanding of lower extremity anatomy and blocks. An excellent review for all!
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@ESchwenkMD
We are committed to publishing first class research that will have an impact in Regional Anesthesia, Acute, and Chronic Pain. To thank our authors, readers & reviewers for their contributions and continued support, our top cited articles are free to access
Exploring
#Interscalene
Brachial Plexus Blocks for Shoulder Surgery Pain Management!๐
This unblinded trial challenges the notion of continuous local anesthetic infusion for superior
#analgesia
.
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How much anesthetic are you using for caudal epidural blocks in pediatric patientsโ
Check out this fascinating study utilizing real-time dynamic flow tracking to determine effective injection volume ๐ ๐
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#PainMedicine
Hey Everyone! RAPM is refreshing its
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presence with more & better content. We have two new Associate Editors for Social Media -
@dr_rajgupta
and
@ESchwenkMD
who will be engaging the audience on
@RAPMOnline
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Feasibility of an ultrasound-guided approach to radiofrequency ablation of the superolateral, superomedial and inferomedial genicular nerves: a cadaveric study.
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@ESchwenkMD
Announcing a new article format: Research Report (formerly the research letter). High-impact, succinct messages are a must and authors will be pleased at rapid review times and are encouraged to create social media-ready messages!
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@ESchwenkMD
Peer review is critical for great science. Our reviewers are volunteers who offer expert insight, despite โฌ๏ธ clinical demands. The top-5 most prolific reviewers over the past 12 months were: 1.
@NarouzeMD
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@ESchwenkMD
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@EMARIANOMD
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@ESoffin
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@rljohnsonmd
Excellent work!