Neurological Complications from Nerve Blocks
Nerve blocks are commonly used in anesthesia to provide targeted pain relief by interrupting nerve signal transmission. Despite their widespread use and general safety, neurological complications can occur, albeit rarely. Understanding the neurological complications...
Steroid Adjuvant for Nerve Blocks
Dexamethasone, a synthetic steroid hormone, has been extensively studied for its role as an adjuvant in peripheral nerve blocks, an anesthesia technique used to manage perioperative pain. Peripheral nerve blocks involve the injection of local anesthetics near specific...
Clinical Trials for Non-Opioid Pain Treatment
Non-opioid pain treatment is a crucial area for research and development in the context of the opioid epidemic and the addictive nature of opioids. Alternative, non-opioid treatments for pain include medications, physical therapy, exercise, injections, and...
Strategies to Reduce Blood Loss During Surgery
Minimizing blood loss during surgery procedures is an important aspect of patient care that can help reduce over-reliance on blood transfusions and improve postoperative recovery. A comprehensive approach to reduce blood loss begins well before surgery and extends...
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