Local and Regional Anesthetic Techniques for Alleviation of Perioperative Pain

Author(s):  
James S. Gaynor ◽  
Khursheed R. Mama
2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 571-580
Author(s):  
Kariem El-Boghdadly ◽  
Morné Wolmarans ◽  
Angela D Stengel ◽  
Eric Albrecht ◽  
Ki Jinn Chin ◽  
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BackgroundThere is heterogeneity in the names and anatomical descriptions of regional anesthetic techniques. This may have adverse consequences on education, research, and implementation into clinical practice. We aimed to produce standardized nomenclature for abdominal wall, paraspinal, and chest wall regional anesthetic techniques.MethodsWe conducted an international consensus study involving experts using a three-round Delphi method to produce a list of names and corresponding descriptions of anatomical targets. After long-list formulation by a Steering Committee, the first and second rounds involved anonymous electronic voting and commenting, with the third round involving a virtual round table discussion aiming to achieve consensus on items that had yet to achieve it. Novel names were presented where required for anatomical clarity and harmonization. Strong consensus was defined as ≥75% agreement and weak consensus as 50% to 74% agreement.ResultsSixty expert Collaborators participated in this study. After three rounds and clarification, harmonization, and introduction of novel nomenclature, strong consensus was achieved for the names of 16 block names and weak consensus for four names. For anatomical descriptions, strong consensus was achieved for 19 blocks and weak consensus was achieved for one approach. Several areas requiring further research were identified.ConclusionsHarmonization and standardization of nomenclature may improve education, research, and ultimately patient care. We present the first international consensus on nomenclature and anatomical descriptions of blocks of the abdominal wall, chest wall, and paraspinal blocks. We recommend using the consensus results in academic and clinical practice.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudipta Sen ◽  
Johanna B de Haan ◽  
Grace Guvernator ◽  
Andrzej P Kwater ◽  
Xuan T Langridge ◽  
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Aim: Feminizing genital gender affirmation surgery (fgGAS) is increasing in prevalence in the USA. Management of postoperative pain following fgGAS is challenging. We report a series of patients where post-fgGAS pain was adequately controlled with paraspinal blocks. Materials & methods: This is a case series of three patients who received bilateral lumbar and sacral erector spinae plane blocks after fgGAS. Block techniques, medications administered, opioid requirements and pain scores were reviewed. Results: Erector spinae plane blocks provided adequate analgesia for 24–48 h following the block. Conclusion: Currently, there are two regional anesthetic techniques described for the treatment of postoperative pain after fgGAS. We describe two additional approaches as options for improved pain management in this patient population.


2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 925-932 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yael Shilo-Benjamini ◽  
Peter J. Pascoe ◽  
Erik R. Wisner ◽  
Nili Kahane ◽  
Philip H. Kass ◽  
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