Regional anesthesia techniques for pain control in the intensive care unit

The judicious use of regional anesthesia in the intensive care unit should improve patient comfort. Techniques covered include intercostal nerve blocks, interpleural blocks, paravertebral blocks, brachial plexus blocks, and femoral nerve blocks. Rational patient selection for each technique mentione...

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Published inCritical care clinics Vol. 15; no. 1; p. 77
Main Authors Burton, A W, Eappen, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1999
Subjects
Anesthesia, Conduction - adverse effects
Anesthesia, Conduction - methods
Critical Care - methods
Humans
Intensive Care Units
Pain - prevention & control
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Summary:The judicious use of regional anesthesia in the intensive care unit should improve patient comfort. Techniques covered include intercostal nerve blocks, interpleural blocks, paravertebral blocks, brachial plexus blocks, and femoral nerve blocks. Rational patient selection for each technique mentioned is also discussed.
ISSN:0749-0704
DOI:10.1016/S0749-0704(05)70040-3