This article discusses recent evidence from the peer-reviewed literature regarding the role of
local anesthetics, NSAIDs, gabapentinoids, and acetaminophen, as well as alpha-2 …

Abstract Purpose of Review This article will review current evidence related to the use of
dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant for regional anesthesia. Recent Findings Adjuvants …

Background: The authors conducted a prospective study to compare patients' intraoperative
experience of open carpal tunnel release under “wide awake, local anesthesia, no …

Tourniquets are compressive devices that occlude venous and arterial blood flow to limbs
and are commonly used in upper limb surgery. With the potential risk of complications, there …

Study objective This study aimed to assess if a forearm (FA) intravenous regional anesthesia
(IVRA) with a lower, less toxic, local anesthetic dosage is non-inferior to an upper arm (UA) …

Alleviation of pain has become integral in preoperative medicine. 1 Pain pharmacotherapy
is directed at peripheral nociceptors, primary and secondary spinal neurons, and pain …

Background: Bier block provides anesthesia of an entire extremity distal to the tourniquet
without necessitating direct injection at the surgical site. This avoids obscuring anatomy with …

Forearm Bier Block: A New Regional Anesthetic Technique for... : Annals of Plastic Surgery
Forearm Bier Block: A New Regional Anesthetic Technique for Upper Extremity Surgery : Annals …

Background The main objective of this review is to perform a systematic review and meta-
analysis of the existing evidence related to the analgesic efficacy with the use of …

Intravenous regional anesthesia (IVRA) is an established, safe and simple technique, being
applicable for various surgeries on the upper and lower limbs. In 1908, IVRA was first …