In a systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 RCTS of peripheral nerve blocks, use of ultrasound guidance was shown to improve the success of PNBs [risk ratio (RR) for block failure 0.41], accelerate ...

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for preoperative pain management after hip fracture provide improvements over conventional anesthesia including greater pain reduction and fewer adverse events, results ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to published results, peripheral nerve blocks may effectively reduce postoperative pain in patients ...

Pacira Pharmaceuticals says data demonstrating that EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) used in peripheral nerve blocks is comparably as safe as placebo and bupivacaine hydrochloride, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Older patients with no comorbidities may benefit the most from a peripheral nerve block prior to total joint ...

In a new study, Black patients undergoing breast reconstruction (BR) were significantly less likely to receive PNBs for pain control. These findings raise concerns that existing racial disparities in ...

A study, published in Anesthesia & Analgesia, examined peripheral nerve block utilization in outpatient surgery settings across the U.S. Rodney A. Gabriel, MD, of UC San Diego, and colleagues ...

Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks have a higher success rate compared to nerve stimulation or other methods, according to a study conducted by the Department of Anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins ...