Purpose of Review. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional technique for
analgesia of the anterolateral abdominal wall. This review highlights the nomenclature …

Given the fast development and increasing clinical relevance of ultrasound guidance for
thoracic paravertebral blockade, this review article strives (1) to provide comprehensive …

Complications of peripheral nerve blocks are fortunately rare, but can be devastating for
both the patient and the anaesthesiologist. This review will concentrate on current …

In 2010, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine's evidence-based
medicine assessment of ultrasound (US)-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) analyzed the …

Regional anesthesia is an integral component of successful orthopedic surgery. Neuraxial
anesthesia is commonly used for surgical anesthesia while peripheral nerve blocks are …

This review synthesizes anatomical, anesthetic, surgical, and patient factors that may
contribute to neurologic complications associated with peripheral nerve blockade …

In this article, we will discuss the pathophysiology of peripheral nerve injury in anaesthetic
practice, including factors which increase the susceptibility of nerves to damage. We will …

BACKGROUND: Prevention of an intraneural injection of a local anesthetic during
peripheral nerve blockade is considered important to avoid neurologic injury. However, the …

Increasing interest in using peripheral nerve blocks in small animals is evident, given the
numerous studies published recently on this topic in important veterinary journals. Initially …

It is proposed that ultrasound guidance decreases the risk of intraneural injection and
associated postoperative neurological complications. However, the incidence of …