In patients who undergo lower limb orthopedic surgery, the use of single-shot femoral nerve block is associated with an increased risk for post-op falls, a meta-analysis shows.

Ultrasound-guided axillary nerve block is as effective as fracture hematoma block in providing pain control for forearm ...

Patients with peripheral nerve injuries are less likely to completely recover after total knee arthroplasty if they received peripheral nerve blockade, according to a study published in Anesthesiology ...

Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks have a higher success rate compared to nerve stimulation or other methods, according to a study conducted by the Department of Anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins ...

Nerve block for cleft palate surgery: Technique and outcomes Cleft palate is a common congenital condition, occurring in 0.3% to 0.4% of infants. Early surgery – typically performed at age six to 12 ...

The cervical plexus block is a regional anaesthetic technique that has become increasingly established as an alternative to general anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy. This procedure involves the ...

A team of researchers may have found an effective treatment for one of the more common symptoms of long covid: a chronically changed sense of smell. In a small study, the team found that many patients ...