The risk of infectious complications in regional anesthesia

Regional anesthesia (RA) techniques such as epidural anesthesia (EA), spinal anesthesia (SA), and peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are essential components of modern medical practice, known for their significant ...

Opioid-Free General Anesthesia: Considerations, Techniques, and Limitations

In the ongoing efforts to manage pain effectively during surgery while minimizing the risks associated with opioid use, opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) has gained increasing attention. Traditionally, opioids have ...

Efficacy of therapies for post-dural puncture headache (PDPH)

Introduction Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a significant complication following neuraxial procedures, impacting patient quality of life. Thon et al. 2024’s recent review highlights key advancemen...

The long-term benefits and risks of neuraxial analgesia in labor

Neuraxial analgesia remains the gold standard for pain relief in labor, providing effective and well-tolerated analgesia. A recent review by Kearns, Broom, and Lucas explores the potential long-term effects of ...

Exploring the sensory coverage of subcostal ultrasound-guided TAP blocks

The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, crucial for managing postoperative pain, varies in effectiveness depending on the approach used. The 2024 study by Salmonsen et al. aimed to assess the cutaneous sen...

How The Compendium Came to Be

We created NYSORA’s Compendium to bring on a new wave in medical e-learning. Our excitement for creating this all-encompassing guide burned so brightly that an army of medical professionals, illustrators, anima...