BACKGROUND: Interscalene block (ISB) can provide pain relief after shoulder surgery, but
a reliable quantification of its analgesic benefits is lacking. This meta-analysis examines the …

BACKGROUND: Regional anesthesia (RA) provides excellent anesthesia and analgesia for
many surgical procedures. Anesthesiologists and patients must understand the risks in …

Widely recognized as the gold standard reference in the field, Green's Operative Hand
Surgery, 8th Edition, provides complete coverage of the surgical and nonsurgical …

Background Pain after shoulder surgery is often treated with interscalene nerve blocks.
Single-injection blocks are effective, but time-limited. Adjuncts such as dexamethasone may …

BACKGROUND: Improving perioperative efficiency and throughput has become
increasingly important in the modern practice of anesthesiology. Fast-track surgery …

IMPLICATIONS: This meta-analysis suggests that regional anesthesia offers several
advantages over general anesthesia for ambulatory surgery, such as decreased …

Brachial plexus blockade is the cornerstone of the peripheral nerve regional anesthesia
practice of most anesthesiologists. As part of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia …

Shoulder surgery is well recognised as having the potential to cause severe postoperative
pain. The aim of this review is to assess critically the evidence relating to the effectiveness of …

Background and Objectives: Peripheral nerve blockade is associated with excellent patient
outcomes after surgery; however, neurologic and other complications can be devastating for …

Preventive Analgesia by Local Anesthetics: The Reduction of... : Anesthesia & Analgesia
Preventive Analgesia by Local Anesthetics: The Reduction of Postoperative Pain by Peripheral …