Background There is heterogeneity in the names and anatomical descriptions of regional
anesthetic techniques. This may have adverse consequences on education, research, and …

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 …

Recent studies have linked the use of regional anaesthesia to improved outcomes.
Epidemiological research on utilization, trends, and disparities in this field is sparse; …

Background The number of regional anesthesia fellowships has grown over the past 2
decades. There currently exist no guidelines for what constitutes ideal regional anesthesia …

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

Trunk blocks for abdominal surgery Page 1 Trunk blocks for abdominal surgery O. Finnerty,1 J.
Carney2 and JG McDonnell3 1 Specialist Registrar, 2 Registrar, Department of Anaesthesia …

Atlas of Regional Anesthesia, by Dr. David L. Brown, has been the go-to reference for many
years, helping clinicians master a myriad of nerve block techniques in all areas of the body …

IMPLICATIONS: Orthopedic surgeons understand the benefits of and are supportive of the
use of regional anesthesia in their practices. Barriers to increased popularity include …

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 …

Background and Objectives. The American Board of Anesthesiologists and the Residency
Review Committee for Anesthesiology do not keep records regarding the individual …