Cognitive-behavioral approach to the treatment of chronic pain patients.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Meperidine is frequently used in general anesthesia and perioperative analgesia. In addition to its opioid action, meperidine possesses some local anesthetic properties. A preliminary study using the tourniquet venous retention technique found meperidine to be more effective in reducing propof...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Pang WW,Mok MS,Huang S,Chung YT,Hwang MH

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to examine the analgesic effects of the anticonvulsant, gabapentin, in a validated model of acute inflammatory pain. METHODS:Twenty-two volunteers were investigated in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled cross-over study. Gabapentin 1,200 mg or placebo was ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Werner MU,Perkins FM,Holte K,Pedersen JL,Kehlet H

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:β-Adrenergic blockade is an important mechanism for reducing morbidity and mortality in patients with hypertension and heart failure. Esmolol has been used widely for its chronotropic and antihypertensive effects. However, there has been recent inquiry regarding perioperative esmolol use and nociceptive modulation. Co...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Bahr MP,Williams BA

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Prolongation of the QT interval may result in grave cardiac arrhythmias, polymorphic ventricular tachycardia ("torsades de pointes"), and ventricular fibrillation. We assessed the influence of spinal anesthesia on the QTc interval and the potential arrhythmogenicity of this method of anesthesi...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Owczuk R,Sawicka W,Wujtewicz MA,Kawecka A,Lasek J,Wujtewicz M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A common analgesic technique for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is to inject local anesthetic into the periarticular tissue during surgery, known as local infiltration analgesia (LIA). Since the solution used typically contains a large amount of local anesthetic, concerns arise about exceeding ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Koniuch KL,Buys MJ,Campbell B,Gililland JM,Pelt CE,Pace NL,Johnson KB

更新日期：2019-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous factors are considered in the academic promotion of pain medicine physicians. In this study, we investigated the importance of research productivity, career duration, leadership, and gender on attaining professorship in chronic pain medicine fellowship programs in the USA. METHODS:We identified 98 ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Orhurhu MS,Orhurhu V,Salisu B,Abimbola A,Cohen SP

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Continuous brachial plexus blocks at the interscalene level are associated with known diaphragm dysfunction from phrenic nerve paresis. More distal blocks along the brachial plexus may provide postsurgical analgesia while potentially having less effect on diaphragm function. Continuous intersc...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Auyong DB,Yuan SC,Choi DS,Pahang JA,Slee AE,Hanson NA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Pregabalin is often used as a perioperative analgesic adjunct; some studies show benefit, but others do not. Adverse effects, such as confusion and sedation, have been attributed to perioperative use of pregabalin. We tested the hypothesis that pregabalin, when used as part of a multimodal ana...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Yadeau JT,Paroli L,Kahn RL,Jules-Elysee KM,Lasala VR,Liu SS,Lin E,Powell K,Buschiazzo VL,Wukovits B,Roberts MM,Levine DS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The term "Wrong-Site Surgery (WSS)" is commonly associated with surgical procedures; however, The Joint Commission (TJC) considers any invasive procedure, not just a surgical procedure, performed on the wrong side, at the wrong site, or on the wrong patient to be a WSS. For anesthesia providers, this means t...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Henshaw DS,Turner JD,Dobson SW,Douglas Jaffe J,Wells Reynolds J,Edwards CJ,Weller RS

更新日期：2019-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Although interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) remains the gold standard for analgesia after shoulder surgery, the inherent risks of ipsilateral phrenic nerve block and hemidiaphragmatic paralysis (HDP) limit its use in patients with preexisting pulmonary compromise. In a previous Daring Discourse (2017), our resea...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Tran DQ,Layera S,Bravo D,Cristi-Sanchéz I,Bermudéz L,Aliste J

更新日期：2019-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of neuropathic and inflammatory pain in animal and human studies. The analgesic effect of its perioperative use has not been fully elucidated. METHODS:This systematic review (meta-analysis) included 12 random...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Hurley RW,Cohen SP,Williams KA,Rowlingson AJ,Wu CL

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a novel regional analgesia technique to reduce pain after hip surgery and hip fractures. This review was conducted to summarize current literature. METHODS:A scoping review was carried out using the Joanna Briggs Institute framework. All articles describing the use...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Morrison C,Brown B,Lin DY,Jaarsma R,Kroon H

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Amputations of the lower extremity remain a common procedure in a high-risk population. Perioperative morbidity and mortality reach as high as 14.1% in below-knee amputations. We aimed to determine whether regional, or neuraxial, anesthesia, when compared with general anesthesia (GA), would be...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Malik O,Brovman EY,Urman RD

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Peripheral nerve blocks can be successfully utilized in infants for neurosurgical procedures. Our objective was utilizing a series of peripheral nerve blocks for a neurosurgical procedure in a very low-birth-weight neonate. CASE REPORT:We report the use of supraorbital, great auricular, and g...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Suresh S,Bellig G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Success in performing ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blockade (PNB) demands sound knowledge of sonoanatomy, good scanning techniques, and proper hand-eye coordination. The objectives of our study were to evaluate whether simulator training aids success of novice operators in ultrasound-gui...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Niazi AU,Haldipur N,Prasad AG,Chan VW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A sublingual sufentanil tablet is being developed as a potential alternative to intravenous (IV) opioids for the management of postoperative pain. The objective of these studies was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of sublingual sufentanil tablets for postoperative pain m...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Minkowitz HS,Singla NK,Evashenk MA,Hwang SS,Chiang YK,Hamel LG,Palmer PP

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) is an effective and well-established anesthetic technique for shoulder surgery. Using nerve stimulation as an aid in block placement, a motor response (twitch) in the biceps or a more distal upper limb muscle has been recommended to indicate accurat...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Silverstein WB,Saiyed MU,Brown AR

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amitriptyline (AMI) is a lipophilic, tricyclic antidepressant with analgesic properties that could potentially be used for epidural (EPI) analgesia. However, no pharmacokinetic data are available for AMI in spinal spaces. The objective of this study was to evaluate the spinal disposition and intrathecal (IT)...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Ratajczak-Enselme M,Grégoire N,Estebe JP,Dollo G,Chevanne F,Bec D,Ecoffey C,Couet W,Le Corre P

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous peripheral nerve blockade has become a popular method of achieving postoperative analgesia for many surgical procedures. The safety and reliability of infusion pumps are dependent on their flow rate accuracy and consistency. Knowledge of pump rate profiles can help physicians determine which infusion pump i...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Weisman RS,Missair A,Pham P,Gutierrez JF,Gebhard RE

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the epidemics of obesity and diabetes expand, there are more patients with these disorders requiring elective surgery. For surgery on the extremities, peripheral nerve blocks have become a highly favorable anesthetic option when compared with general anesthesia. Peripheral blocks reduce respiratory and cardiac stre...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Williams BA,Murinson BB,Grable BR,Orebaugh SL

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The effect of intravenous dexamethasone on the duration of axillary plexus block performed using ropivacaine is not described. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of intravenous dexamethasone on the duration of axillary plexus block analgesia after distal upper arm surgery. METHODS:...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Clement JC,Besch G,Puyraveau M,Grelet T,Ferreira D,Vettoretti L,Pili-Floury S,Samain E,Berthier F

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This prospective randomized trial compared ultrasound-guided single-injection (SI) and triple-injection (TI) subparaneural popliteal sciatic nerve block. We hypothesized that multiple injections are not required when local anesthetic (LA) is deposited under the paraneurium because the latter e...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Tiyaprasertkul W,Bernucci F,González AP,Leurcharusmee P,Yazer MS,Techasuk W,Arnuntasupakul V,de la Garza DC,Finlayson RJ,Tran DQ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Robotic and hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomies are often associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain. The aim of the current study was to investigate the analgesic efficacy of the transmuscular quadratus lumborum (TQL) block for patients undergoing robotic or hand-assisted laparoscopic nephre...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Dam M,Hansen C,Poulsen TD,Azawi NH,Laier GH,Wolmarans M,Chan V,Bendtsen TF,Børglum J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:We describe a new therapeutic modality for sacroiliac joint syndrome that represents an alternative to other treatment modalities. We report on four cases of sacroiliac joint syndrome with severe pain. METHODS:Three patients had undergone operative treatment of the lumbar spine and one patien...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Srejic U,Calvillo O,Kabakibou K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A variety of brachial plexus block techniques via the interscalene approach have been proposed. We describe here a new middle interscalene perivascular approach to the brachial plexus. To verify its effectiveness, we studied 719 patients scheduled for shoulder arthroscopy. Furthermore, to veri...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Alemanno F,Capozzoli G,Egarter-Vigl E,Gottin L,Alberto B

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the steep learning curve for neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks, utilization of general anesthesia may increase as new house staff begin their residency programs. We sought to determine whether "July effect" affects the utilization of neuraxial anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, and opioid prescri...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Kim SJ,Wilson L,Liu J,Kim DH,Fiasconaro M,Poeran J,Freeman C,Beathe J,Memtsoudis S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Morphine may elicit potent antinociceptive effects by binding and activating peripheral opioid receptors. However, the results in clinical studies have varied. We examined the postoperative analgesic effects of incisional morphine in patients undergoing lumpectomies and axillary node dissectio...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Yarussi A,Sands R,Edge S,Lema MJ,de Leon-Casasola OA

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The posterior approach to performing a continuous brachial plexus block at the level of the nerve roots has been described using traditional superficial landmarks. We describe an ultrasound-guided approach for the placement of a continuous interscalene brachial plexus catheter at the level of ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Antonakakis JG,Sites BD,Shiffrin J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A growing body of evidence indicates that the use of regional anesthesia offers advantages over general anesthesia, not only in terms of reducing complications but also regarding resource utilization and patient satisfaction. Because of the paucity of data on the nationwide adoption of regional anesthesia te...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Cozowicz C,Poeran J,Zubizarreta N,Mazumdar M,Memtsoudis SG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neosaxitoxin (NeoSTX) is a potent site-1 sodium-channel blocker being developed as a local anesthetic. Doses of 100 μg have been used by local infiltration in anesthetized adult humans without adverse effect. We hypothesized that similar doses could cause significant respiratory, neuromuscular, and cardiovas...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Wylie MC,Johnson VM,Carpino E,Mullen K,Hauser K,Nedder A,Kheir JN,Rodriguez-Navarro AJ,Zurakowski D,Berde CB

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00