Background Over the past 2 decades, the use of intravenous ketamine infusions as a
treatment for chronic pain has increased dramatically, with wide variation in patient …

Objectives: The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine charged an
expert panel to examine the evidence basis for ultrasound guidance as a nerve localization …

Abstract The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 2012
survey of meeting attendees showed that existing ASRA anticoagulation guidelines for …

Background Ketamine infusions have been used for decades to treat acute pain, but a
recent surge in usage has made the infusions a mainstay of treatment in emergency …

Background: Chronic migraine (CM) is a debilitating neurological disorder with few
treatment options. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) of the occipital nerves is a potentially …

Interventional spine and pain procedures cover a far broader spectrum than those for
regional anesthesia, reflecting diverse targets and goals. When surveyed, interventional …

Background The past two decades have witnessed a surge in the use of lumbar facet blocks
and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat low back pain (LBP), yet nearly all aspects of the …

Background Recent studies evaluated short-term efficacy and safety of peripheral nerve
stimulation (PNS) of the occipital nerves for managing chronic migraine. We present 52 …

Introduction: The International Neuromodulation Society (INS) has determined that there is a
need for guidance regarding safety and risk reduction for implantable neurostimulation …

With a focus on anatomy and sonoantomy, this beautifully illustrated updated edition
captures the latest advances in the rapidly growing field of ultrasound-guided pain medicine …