Safety and Simplicity: Solutions Promoting Better Outcomes in Regional Anesthesia

The potential benefits of regional anesthesia for both healthcare providers and patients are well documented, including avoiding the side effects of general anesthesia for the patient, quicker recovery and pote...

Patients Benefit When Anesthesiologists And Ortho Surgeons Team Up!

In this week’s Crash Course, Dr. Hadzic demonstrates an ultrasound-guided injection of methylprednisolone in a patient with acute Posterior Tibial Tendon inflammation. As anesthesiologists amass the point...

Should I Get an Epidural During Labor?

So, you’re expecting. Congratulations! Crossing the threshold into motherhood can be accompanied by a rational dose of fear, despite the euphoria of entering such an exciting new chapter of your life – but what...

Splanchnic Block and Radiofrequency Ablation

EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING: Standard ASA monitors; Fluoroscopy; Sterile prep and drape...

Cervical Medial Branch Block and Radiofrequency Ablation – Oblique Approach

PROS OF OBLIQUE APPROACH: Shorter needle track and less patient discomfort than posterior approach...

Genicular Nerve Blocks

Block at a Glance Infiltration around the sensory branches that provide innervation to the knee joint (genicular nerves) before they enter the knee capsule.  Indications: Chronic knee pain, total knee arthropla...