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 …

Until recently epidural abscess was considered a rare, almost theoretical, complication of
central nerve block, but anecdotal reports suggest that this is no longer the case. Thus a …

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are still a global public health concern, associated
with high mortality and increased by the phenomenon of antimicrobial resistance. Causative …

CONTINUOUS peripheral nerve block (CPNB) techniques continue to be increasingly used.
CPNB catheter infection is an issue that has received little attention to date. The frequency of …

Trauma is a significant health problem and a leading cause of death in all age groups. Pain
related to trauma is frequently severe, but is often undertreated in the trauma population …

Background Prolonged catheter use is controversial because of the risk of catheter-related
infection, but the extent to which the risk increases over time remains unknown. We thus …

BACKGROUND: The increasing popularity of continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNBs)
warrants further study of their adverse effects and complications. METHODS: Anterior sciatic …

Background Catheter-related infections are a serious complication of continuous thoracic
epidural analgesia. Tunnelling catheters subcutaneously may reduce infection risk. We thus …

Background and Objectives The incidence of infectious complications associated with
continuous regional anesthesia techniques is a matter of concern. Our objective was to …

Perineural catheter infection is a rare but potentially dramatic complication of continuous
peripheral nerve block. Different risk factors have been identified and the incidence of …