Rethinking local anesthetic and vasopressor choices in peripheral nerve blocks: evide...

Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are a cornerstone of modern regional anesthesia, offering excellent pain control with reduced opioid exposure. But as patient populations evolve—older, frailer, and more comorbid—...

Enhancing recovery in outpatient anesthesia: redefining perioperative care through ev...

The rise in ambulatory surgeries worldwide has transformed the landscape of perioperative care. With millions of outpatient procedures performed annually—ranging from 16 to 20 million in the United States alone...

Evidence-based advancement in neuraxial anesthesia: ultrasound-guided techniques demo...

A comprehensive international systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis, published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (2025), has provided definitive evidence supporting the clinical superior...

Comparing baricity in spinal bupivacaine: Understanding its impact on hypotension dur...

Spinal anesthesia remains a cornerstone of anesthetic practice, particularly for lower limb and abdominal surgeries. Among the local anesthetics, bupivacaine is widely used for its potency and extended duration...

Enhancing safety in neuraxial anesthesia: Understanding pathologies and improving dec...

The use of spinal anesthesia and analgesia techniques, including epidural and subarachnoid procedures, is integral to modern medical practice. However, these procedures are frequently performed without imaging ...

Fascial plane blocks: Understanding their microanatomy and clinical applications

In recent years, advancements in the study of fascial tissues have significantly impacted anesthesia and pain management practices. One area where these developments are particularly noteworthy is the use of fa...