Case study: Carotid endarterectomy completed under a cervical plexus block

Case description A 70-year-old female patient received a diagnosis of severe stenosis of the right internal carotid artery, necessitating a carotid endarterectomy to remove the atherosclerotic plaque. Due to he...

NYSORA 4 U (N4U): What’s New

Does Adductor Canal Block Affect Sciatic Nerve Branches? Mid-thigh and distal adductor canal block techniques, both low and high volume, are frequently used in knee surgeries to contain injectate within the can...

Mastering the Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Sheath Block

Initially sparingly utilized due to risks of vascular injury, the rectus sheath block has gained popularity for providing postoperative pain relief for midline abdominal incisions, especially with the introduct...

Tips for a Proximal Sciatic Nerve Block: Subgluteal Approach

The sciatic nerve, originating from the sacral plexus (L4-S3), provides most of the motor and sensory innervation to the leg. A proximal sciatic nerve block is indicated for anesthesia and analgesia for foot an...

Case study: Anesthesia for bunionectomy

Case presentation A 50-year-old female patient, with no significant medical history, was scheduled for an elective surgical procedure to correct a bunion on her right foot. This hallux valgus (i.e., bunion)—a d...

The iPACK block in postoperative pain management for ACL Reconstruction

In recent years, advancements in regional anesthesia have significantly improved post-operative pain management for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. One of the most promising techniques is the i...