Anesthesia residency training in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine: a competency-based model curriculum.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine whether an intrabursal morphine and bupivacaine mixed infusion provides useful analgesia for prolonged pain relief after subacromial arthroscopic operation. METHODS:A continuous intrabursal infusion catheter was inserted at the conclusion of the subacrom...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Park JY,Lee GW,Kim Y,Yoo MJ

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical erector spinae plane (ESP) block has been described to anesthetize the brachial plexus (BP), however, the mechanism of its clinical effect remains unknown. As the prevertebral fascia encloses the phrenic nerves, BP and erector spinae muscles to form a prevertebral compartment, a local anesthetic inj...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Elsharkawy H,Ince I,Hamadnalla H,Drake RL,Tsui BCH

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abrupt cessation of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) administration can cause a life-threatening withdrawal syndrome that requires prompt diagnosis and urgent treatment. The current therapy for this condition is administration of propofol, benzodiazepines, paralytics and supportive care. This study reports a 53-year-old pat...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Bellinger A,Siriwetchadarak R,Rosenquist R,Greenlee JD

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the readily increasing membership of the pain physician community, efforts toward correcting notable gender disparities are instrumental. The under-representation of women is particularly prevalent within leadership roles in academic medicine, thought to be driven largely by diminished research efforts...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Karri J,Navarro SM,Duong A,Tang T,Abd-Elsayed A

更新日期：2019-11-02 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:The aim of this study is to examine the effects of head-up tilt (70 degrees ) 30 minutes after right or left stellate ganglion block (SGB) on RR interval, QT interval, the rate-corrected QT (QTc) interval, QT dispersion (QTD), and the rate-corrected QT dispersion (QTcD) using computerized meas...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Fujii K,Yamaguchi S,Egawa H,Hamaguchi S,Kitajima T,Minami J

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of the uncertainty and limitations in available randomized controlled trials, we performed an analysis of the Medicare claims database to determine whether an association exists between postoperative epidural analgesia and mortality. METHODS:A 5% nationally random sample of Medicare beneficiaries fr...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Wu CL,Hurley RW,Anderson GF,Herbert R,Rowlingson AJ,Fleisher LA

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound (US) guidance, in some instances, can increase the success rate and reduce the onset and procedure times for peripheral nerve blockade compared with traditional nerve localization techniques. The presumptive mechanism for these benefits is the ability to accurately inject local anesthetic circumfe...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Brull R,Macfarlane AJ,Parrington SJ,Koshkin A,Chan VW

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As anesthesiologists and acute pain medicine specialists, we will care for patients in the perioperative period who use cannabinoids for chronic pain and/or marijuana recreationally. We will have to address difficult questions from patients regarding the potential applications for cannabinoids in acute pain management...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Meeker JD,Ayrian E,Mariano ER

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subarachnoid blocks are considered routine anesthetic procedures important in the daily practices of most anesthesiologists. However, few data exist regarding modern failure rates or quality-compromising behaviors. METHODS:Sixty adult patients having orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia were enrolled ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Weed J,Finkel K,Beach ML,Granger CB,Gallagher JD,Sites BD

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although complications of the epidural technique are known to affect the fetus adversely, there are no data indicating that regional analgesia directly causes harmful effects to the fetus. Our purpose was to determine the effect of epidural labor analgesia on the Doppler velocimetric indices of the uterine an...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Chen LK,Yang YM,Yang YH,Lee CN,Chen SS,Sun WZ

更新日期：2011-05-01 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 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:This prospective, randomized, and multicentered study was undertaken to evaluate the success rate of coracoid infraclavicular nerve block performed with a nerve stimulator when either 1 or 3 motor responses were sought. METHODS:Eighty patients who presented for elbow, forearm, or wrist surger...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Gaertner E,Estebe JP,Zamfir A,Cuby C,Macaire P

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation techniques have been used for many years. However, electrical stimulation methods rarely have been used to confirm epidural catheter placement. This study examines the practicality of this technique to confirm epidural catheter placement in obstetri...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Tsui BC,Gupta S,Finucane B

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previously, we have demonstrated that extending a continuous femoral nerve block (cFNB) from overnight to 4 days after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) provides clear benefits during the infusion, but not subsequent to catheter removal. However, there were major limitations in generalizing the results of that i...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Ilfeld BM,Shuster JJ,Theriaque DW,Mariano ER,Girard PJ,Loland VJ,Meyer S,Donovan JF,Pugh GA,Le LT,Sessler DI,Ball ST

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Epinephrine, 25 microg and 200 microg, has been found to prolong the duration of intrathecal labor analgesia when added to an opioid. In our hospital we use the standard epidural mixture, prepared by the pharmacist, containing epinephrine 1:800,000; i.e., 1.25 microg/mL for both spinal and epi...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Vercauteren MP,Jacobs S,Jacquemyn Y,Adriaensen HA

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Anesthesiologists are increasingly utilizing the Internet for personal and professional purposes. Without guidance, the task of searching the Internet for information may be time-consuming and frustrating. This article includes a basic introduction to the Internet with suggestions and guidelin...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Smith MP,Tetzlaff JE,Sheplock GJ

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This prospective, randomized, double-blind study compared the effects of the ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block performed by either intraneural or subparaneural approach followed by an electrophysiological evaluation. We hypothesized that intraneural injection provides a faster on...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Cappelleri G,Cedrati VL,Fedele LL,Gemma M,Camici L,Loiero M,Gallazzi MB,Cornaggia G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The progression of sensory blockade in the hand following a forearm Bier block with ropivacaine is currently unknown. The hands of 10 healthy adult human subjects were anesthetized with ropivacaine, and their sensitivities to cold and touch were tested until the completion of anesthesia. On average, insensitivity to c...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Horn JL,Cordo P,Künster D,Harvey C,Cherry A,Bratt A,Gurfinkel V

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have been shown to reduce postoperative pain after various abdominal surgical procedures in several studies. The motor nerves of the abdominal wall are located in the same plane as the sensory nerves affected by the TAP block. The aim of this study was ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Petersen M,Elers J,Børglum J,Belhage B,Mortensen J,Maschmann C

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a late neurologic complication of intrathecal pump implantation and show the methods used for the diagnosis and successful treatment of transverse myelitis in this setting. CASE REPORT:A 32-year-old man with a chronic abdominal pain syndrome presented with right lower-extremity numbness 2 months ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Ubogu EE,Lindenberg JR,Werz MA

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:We wished to determine which long-acting local anesthetic would produce the least pain on injection for treatment of myofascial pain disorders. We compared the pain on intramuscular injection of bupivacaine, ropivacaine, bupivacaine with dexamethasone, ropivacaine with dexamethasone, and needl...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Krishnan SK,Benzon HT,Siddiqui T,Canlas B

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reports exist of severe upper back pain of unknown etiology after administration of large volumes into the epidural space. We present a case of an otherwise healthy parturient who developed severe upper back and neck pain after receiving only a small volume of epidural medication. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Dickerson DM,Dai R,Scavone BM,McDade W

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past century has seen immense progress in the advancement of methodology to evaluate efficacy of treatment interventions for acute and chronic pain. Continuing challenges revolve around how to best select and measure primary efficacy outcomes for a given analgesic trial. Recognizing the complex, multidimensional, ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Gilron I,Jensen MP

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:There is a need for local anesthetics that provide consistent analgesia through 72 hours after surgery. This study evaluates the use of HTX-011 (bupivacaine and meloxicam in Biochronomerpolymer technology), an extended-release, dual-acting local anesthetic, in reducing both postoperative pain ...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Viscusi E,Gimbel JS,Pollack RA,Hu J,Lee GC

更新日期：2019-05-21 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:The benefit of adding sciatic nerve block (SNB) to femoral nerve block to improve analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is uncertain. We hypothesized that the effective duration of single-injection SNB is too short to improve postoperative analgesia and that this contributes to conflic...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Sato K,Adachi T,Shirai N,Naoi N

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Chronic pain is both prevalent and costly. Despite advances in understanding the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of nociception and development of potent analgesic agents and advanced technology, a significant number of people continue to experience pain and related disability. The perce...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Turk DC

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Epidural catheters are seldom difficult to remove from patients. In fact, a review of the literature demonstrates only a few cases pertaining to epidurals and the unusual complication of catheter entrapment. METHODS:This case report involves an uncomplicated obstetric patient who had an epidu...

journal_title：Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

authors： Jongleux EF,Miller R,Freeman A

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00