Articles: nerve-block.
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To review the anatomy and function of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ), as well as the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for SIJ dysfunction. ⋯ Diagnostic: individual cross-sectional studies with the consistently applied reference standard and blinding.
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Acute pain intensity is a strong indicator for the occurrence of persistent postsurgical pain (PPP) after video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). The effect of preoperative serratus anterior muscle plane block (SAPB) on PPP was investigated. ⋯ When SAPB was combined with continuous infusion of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, no patient had moderate chronic pain. Pain score at 24 hours after surgery and female were risk factors for PPP after VATS.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Oct 2021
Non-Fellowship regional anesthesia training and assessment: an international Delphi study on a consensus curriculum.
While there are several published recommendations and guidelines for trainees undertaking subspecialty Fellowships in regional anesthesia, a similar document describing a core regional anesthesia curriculum for non-fellowship trainees is less well defined. We aimed to produce an international consensus for the training and teaching of regional anesthesia that is applicable for the majority of worldwide anesthesiologists. ⋯ This international consensus study provides specific information for designing a non-fellowship regional anesthesia curriculum. Implementation of a standardized curriculum has benefits for patient care through improving quality of training and quality of nerve blocks.