Regional anaesthesia (RA) is in the midst of a renaissance. The advent of ultrasound
guidance has not only increased efficacy and improved safety, but has also led to a plethora …

We find ourselves in an era of" evidence-based medicine." 1 The prevailing opinion seems
to be that medical decisions were formerly based on rumor, conjecture, or whim. At the same …

Einstein is, of course, referring to a subconscious behavioural pattern that is currently
afflicting many aspects of modern medicine: complexity bias. This is the belief that …

Introduction of ultrasound guidance into the clinical practice of regional anaesthesia was
revolutionary and brought the potential for superior efficacy and safety compared with …

Background Regional anaesthesia use is growing worldwide, and there is an increasing
emphasis on research in regional anaesthesia to improve patient outcomes. However …

Despite the controversies, the numerous potential benefits and advantages of regional
anesthesia are keys to its continued popularity. With constant search for new scientific clues …

Adoption of regional analgesia techniques in routine clinical practice has been variable and
disturbingly low, 1 e4 although they should be considered standard of care for a variety of …

Regional anaesthesia has undergone several exciting advances in the past few decades.
Ultrasound‐guided techniques of peripheral nerve blockade have become the gold …

Regional anaesthesia is the art and science of selectively relieving pain in a specific part of
the body by the percutaneous administration of local anaesthetic drugs. We are currently in …

Outcomes are of major importance to patients, healthcare providers, and institutions, and the
perioperative team must aim for the best possible outcome for every patient. Knowledge of …