Anesthesiology clinics
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Regional anesthesia plays a key role in the treatment of patients with orthopedic trauma. Trauma-induced pain can be in multiple locations, severe, and can predispose the patient to other morbidities. Additional complications as a result of the overdependence on opioids as a primary pain therapy that can be minimized or avoided with the use of regional anesthesia. Both neuraxial and peripheral regional techniques in patients with orthopedic trauma should be incorporated into the patient care plan and recognized as an essential therapeutic intervention in the overall treatment of this unique patient population.
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Anesthesiology clinics · Dec 2014
ReviewRegional anesthesia-analgesia: relationship to cancer recurrence and infection.
The basic principles of perioperative immune function with regard to cancer recurrence and infection are reviewed. The role of regional anesthesia-analgesia in preservation of immune function and available published data are discussed.
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Anesthesiology clinics · Dec 2014
ReviewSetting up an ambulatory regional anesthesia program for orthopedic surgery.
This article presents an overview of how to set up an ambulatory regional anesthesia program for orthopedic surgery. This information is valuable to anesthesiologists who want to expand their regional anesthesia practice and provides a greater understanding of relevant issues and strategies to maximize success.