Nerve blocks, which interrupt and prevent chemical signals of pain from reaching nerves in a specific area, are being successfully performed for arm and leg procedures, as well as breast cancer ...

In today’s rapidly evolving ASC and anesthesia landscapes, some leaders feel certified registered nurse anesthetists are positioned to do more than deliver care. As economic and operational models ...

A new artificial intelligence tool is aiming to improve the delivery of peripheral nerve block (PNB) injections, which may in many surgical cases be a superior option for local anesthesia or pain ...

The growing demand for surgical services and an ongoing shift of procedures from inpatient settings to ambulatory surgery centers is pushing anesthesia providers towards new forms of care delivery and ...

Although the incidence of perioperative nerve injuries (PPNIs) appears to be declining, patients who receive a combination of regional and general anesthesia are at increased risk for the problem, a ...

There are four types of medical anesthetics used by medical professionals, depending on what type of procedure you are having. Share on Pinterest Santi Nuñez/Stocksy United Anesthesia is used to ...