Articles: nerve-block.
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This article presents in illustrations the classical technique of transdermal identification and anatomy of paravertebral space (PVS) comparing to other techniques. This have to be acknowledged by anaesthesiologists as well as by other specialists to perform thoracic paravertebral blockade (TPVB)--earlier elapsed but nowadays getting more popular--safely. In addition the article contains a short description of author's own modification of Eason's and Wyatt's technique.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Jan 2005
Development of a standardized peripheral nerve block procedure note form.
Despite the tremendous growth of peripheral nerve blocks, no standard format exists to document their performance. Our objective was to create a peripheral nerve block form based on key elements of literature evidence and on our own group consensus. ⋯ A form was developed to help meet the medical, legal, and billing requirements of documentation consistent with the performance of peripheral nerve block.
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Facet joint interventions are used frequently for managing chronic spinal pain. Evidence continues to accumulate supporting the clinical effectiveness of these procedures and defining potential complications. ⋯ The evidence for facet joint interventions ranged from negative to strong.