Cosmetic and reconstructive breast augmentation is a frequently performed surgical
procedure. Despite advances in medical treatment, surgical intervention is often associated …

The onset time and duration of action of ropivacaine during an interscalene block are not
known. The potentially improved safety profile of ropivacaine may allow the use of higher …

Continuous interscalene brachial plexus blockade traditionally requires a hospital stay for
local anesthetic infusion, and achieving consistent catheter insertion may be difficult …

Paravertebral block, especially thoracic paravertebral block, is an effective regional
anesthetic technique that can provide significant analgesia for numerous surgical …

Background Regional anesthesia is increasing in popularity for ambulatory surgical
procedures. Concomitantly, the prevalence of obesity in the United States population is …

Background and Objectives Continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) can provide surgical
anesthesia, prolonged postoperative analgesia, and acceptable side effects. Despite these …

Discharging patients with a long-acting peripheral nerve block remains controversial.
Concerns about accidental injury of the limb or surgical site because of an insensate …

Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin used for prophylaxis against deep venous
thrombosis (DVT). The advantages of low molecular weight heparins compared with …

Long-acting local anaesthetics are primarily used in the practice of anaesthesia, particularly
in regional anaesthesia and analgesia. Ropivacaine is a new longacting local anaesthetic …

Purpose To examine if ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block could reduce the need for
post-Cesarean delivery morphine analgesia and thus reduce the incidence of opioid related …