American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine

Annual Spring Pain Meeting & Workshops

Abstract ID	Abstract Title, Authors, and Location
	Best of Meeting
A-1	Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks: A Meta-analysis
	Lehrer I1, Lesley M2, Hang J3, Lin E4, Wu C5
	The Johns Hopkins University1, The Johns Hopkins University2, The Johns Hopkins University3, The Johns Hopkins University4, The Johns Hopkins University5
A-2	Efficacy of Pregabalin in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
	Galura J1, Wedeven C2, Scott R3, Buvanendran A4, Kronin J5
	Baystate Medical Center-Tufts Univ SOM1, Baystate Medical Center-Tufts Univ SOM2, Baystate Medical Center-Tufts Univ SOM3, Rush University4, Rush University5
A-3	Low vs. High Volume Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block: Pulmonary Function and Diaphragmatic Motion
	Sinha S1, Abrams J2, Weller R3
	St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center1, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center2, Wake Forest University School of Medicine3
A-4	Assessment and Prevention of Fall Risks after Femoral Nerve Blocks in Ambulatory Surgical Patients
	Edelman A1, Wilckens J2, Wu C3, Hang J4
	Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions1, Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions2, Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions3, Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions4
A-5	Single versus triple injections ultrasound-guided infraclavicular block: A prospective randomized trial
	Desgagnes M1, Levesque S2, Dion N3, Nadeau M4, Nicole P5
	Laval university1, Laval university2, Laval university3, Laval university4, Laval university5
	POSTER SESSION 1, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 9-11:30 A.M
A-10	Sexual Function in Chronic Pain Patients. A Survey Study.
	Brummett C1, Merritt S2, Hurley R3, Klick B4, Christo P5
	University of Michigan Health System1, Johns Hopkins University2, Johns Hopkins University3, Johns Hopkins University4, Johns Hopkins University5
A-11	A prospective, observational study of the relationship between body mass index and depth of the epidural space during lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection.
	Brummett C1, Williams B2, Hurley R3, Erdek M4
	University of Michigan Health System1, Johns Hopkins University2, Johns Hopkins University3, Johns Hopkins University4
A-12	Reduced Costs Due to Reduced Hospital Stay following Total Knee Arthroplasty with Perioperative Pregabalin
	Buvanendran A1, Kari M2, Reuben S3, Kroin J4, Moric M5
	Rush University Medical Center1, Rush University Medical Center2, Baystate Med Ctr3, Rush University Medical Center4, Rush University Medical Center5
A-13	A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center, Parallel-Group, Multiple-Dose Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Acetaminophen over 48 Hours for the Treatment of Postoperative Pain after Gynecologic Surgery
	Candiotti K1, Singla N2, Wininger S3, Minkowitz H4, Breitmeyer J5
	University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital1, Huntington Memorial Hospital2, Arizona Wellness Center for Women3, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center4, Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc.5
A-14	Is infraclavicular blockade the technique of choice for regional anesthesia below the elbow? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
	Chin K1, Singh M2, Velayutham V3
	Toronto Western Hospital1, Toronto Western Hospital2, Lancashire Teaching Hospital3
A-15	Pregabalin With Interscalene Block Does Not Reduce the Opioid Requirement Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair od requirement
	Clendenen S1, Rajendran S2, Greengrass R3, Weinstein D4, Kopacz D5
	Mayo Clinic Jacksonville1, Medical Education and Research Institute of Colora2, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville3, Medical Education and Research Institute of Colora4, Medical Education and Research Institute of Colora5
A-16	Paraplegia following lumbar epidural block: 4 case reports. Are we fluid overloading the epidural space?
	Collier C1
	Royal Hospital for Women1
A-17	INTRATHECAL BUT NOT SISTEMICAL ADMINISTRATION OF SUFENTANIL REDUCES THE COMSUMPTION OF PROPOFOL IN TCI MODE FOR SEDATION MONITORED BY BISPECTRAL INDEX.
	CONTRERAS-DOMINGUEZ V1, CARBONELL-BELLOLIO P2, OJEDA-GRECIET A3, SANZANA E4
	University of Concepcion1, Traumatologic Hospital, Concepcion2, University of Concepcion3, University of Concepcion4
A-18	POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA MANAGEMENT BY THREE-IN-ONE BLOCK AFTER ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS INFUSION OR PATIENT-CONTROLLED-REGIONAL-ANALGESIA TECHNIQUE?
	CONTRERAS-DOMINGUEZ V1, CARBONELL-BELLOLIO P2, OJEDA-GRECIET A3, SANZANA E4
	University of Concepcion1, Traumatologic Hospital, Concepcion2, University of Concepcion3, University of Concepcion4
A-19	A Guide to Developing a Multi-disciplinary Home Peripheral Nerve Catheter Program
	Ludwin D1, Liu S2, Wukovits B3, Liguori G4
	Columbia University, New York-Presbyterian Hospital 1, Hospital for Special Surgery2, Hospital for Special Surgery3, Hospital for Special Surgery4
A-20	Effect of Baricity and Posture on Drug Distribution During Chronic Intrathecal Infusion
	Flack S1, Bernards C2
	University of Washington School of Medicine1, Virginia Mason Medical Center2
A-21	Prolonged Nerve Block and Mitochondrial Depletion
	Fortman J1, Hernandez K2, Morgan P3, Sivashankaran S4
	University Hospitals of Cleveland - Case Medical Center1, University Hospitals of Cleveland - Case Medical C2, University Hospitals of Cleveland - Case Medical C3, University Hospitals of Cleveland - Case Medical C4
A-22	Lumbar plexus block using high-pressure injection leads to contralateral and epidural spread
	Gadsden J1, Xu D2, Lindenmuth D3, Somasundarum L4
	St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center1, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center2, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center3, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center4
A-23	Use of a Software-based Record for Regional Anesthesia
	Harkins P1, Hall J2, Gerancher J3, Houle T4
	Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Wake Forest U1, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and2, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and3, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and4
A-24	Spinal 2-Chloroprocaine for Outpatient Surgery-Experience with 600 Anesthetics
	Hejtmanek M1, Pollock J2
	Virginia Mason Medical Center1, Virginia Mason Medical Center2
A-25	Density of Custom-Compounded Drugs for Chronic Intrathecal Infusion
	Hejtmanek M1, Bernards C2
	Virginia Mason Medical Center1, Virginia Mason Medical Center2
A-26	The use of ultrasound changes practice of performance and success rate in axillary brachial plexus blocks. A survey in 1500 Patients in an University Hospital
	Hoffmann C1, Frank M2, Groessle R3, Koch T4, Litz R5
	University Hospital Dresden1, University Hospital Dresden2, University Hospital Dresden3, University Hospital Dresden4, University Hospital Dresden5
A-27	Effects of Varying Local Anesthetic Concentration and Volume on Continuous Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Blocks: A Dual-Center, Randomized, Controlled Study
	Ilfeld B1, Loland V2, Gerancher J3, Wadhwa A4, Mariano E5
	U.C. San Diego1, U.C. San Diego2, Wake Forest3, University of Louisville4, U.C. San Diego5
A-28	Effects of Varying Local Anesthetic Concentration and Volume on Continuous Infraclavicular Nerve Blocks: A Multi-Center, Randomized, Controlled Study
	Ilfeld B1, Le L2, Loland V3, Wadhwa A4, Mariano E5
	U.C. San Diego1, University of Florida2, U.C. San Diego3, University of Louisville4, U.C. San Diego5
A-29	Resident Education in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia: Introducing Ultrasonography Into a Regional Anesthesia Curriculum
	Jacob A1, Kopp S2, Smith H3, Hebl J4
	Mayo Clinic1, Mayo Clinic2, Mayo Clinic3, Mayo Clinic4
A-29A	Case Report: Pain - induced Seizures.
	Dalal A1, Panchal I2
	BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai1, BYL Nair Hospital2
A-6	Ultrasonography and nerve stimulation to identify intraneural punctures in an animal model: comparison against histological analysis.
	Altermatt F1, Cummings T2, Auten K3, Baldwin M4, Reynolds J5
	Duke University Medical Center1, Duke University Medical Center2, Duke University Medical Center3, Duke University Medical Center4, Duke University Medical Center5
A-7	Factor VII levels during the early phase of warfarin therapy
	Benzon H1, Benzon H2, Kirby-Nolan M3, Avram M4, Nader A5
	Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine1, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medici2, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medici3, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medici4, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin5
A-8	Efficacy of pregabalin for the treatment of chronic pain: a meta-analysis
	Bolka J1, Lesley M2, Hurley R3, Williams K4, Wu C5
	The Johns Hopkins University1, The Johns Hopkins University2, The Johns Hopkins University3, The Johns Hopkins University4, The Johns Hopkins University5
A-9	Selective Local Anesthetic Placement using Ultrasound-Guidance and Neurostimulation for the Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
	Bowens C1, Gupta R2, O'Byrne W3, Zhou C4, Michaels D5
	Vanderbilt University Medical Center1, Vanderbilt University Medical Center2, Vanderbilt University Medical Center3, Vanderbilt University4, Vanderbilt University Medical Center5
	POSTER SESSION 2, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1:30-4 P.M.
A-23	Is IV PCA Enough for Pain Control in Thoracoscopy Patients?
	Kim M1, Yang M2, Kim J3, Kim T4
	Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medici1, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University Sc2, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University Sc3, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University Sc4
A-30	Improving Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Role of Perioperative Celecoxib Administration
	Katz B1, Reuben S2, Buvenandran A3
	Baystate Medical Center1, Baystate Medical Center2, Rush University Medical Center3
A-31	The effect of preoperative greater occipital nerve block on postoperative occipital headache in total thyroidectomy patients
	Kim K1, Han D2
	Yonsei University, Coll of Med1, Yonsei University2
A-33	Meta-analysis of the Effect of Epidural Clonidine on Epidural Analgesia
	Kim D1, Sumida S2, Lesley M3, Kong G4, Wu C5
	The Johns Hopkins University1, The Johns Hopkins University2, The Johns Hopkins University3, The Johns Hopkins University4, The Johns Hopkins University5
A-34	Acute Compartment Syndrome of Lower Extremity After Surgery: Can it Be Masked By Postoperative Analgesia?
	Lehrer I1, Tadel M2, Kumar K3, Wu C4
	The Johns Hopkins University1, Northwestern University2, The Johns Hopkins University3, The Johns Hopkins University4
A-35	The Clinical Use of Mepivacaine for Spinal Anesthesia: Experience with 12,998 Orthopedic Patients
	Liguori G1, Ya Deau J2, Zayas V3, Amar D4, Buschiazzo V5
	Hospital for Special Surgery1, Hospital for Special Surgery2, Hospital for Special Surgery3, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center4, Hospital for Special Surgery5
A-36	Meta-analysis of Ondansetron versus Placebo for the Prevention and Treatment of Opioid-induced Pruritis
	Lin E1, Kong G2, Bolka J3, Lehrer I4, Wu C5
	The Johns Hopkins University1, The Johns Hopkins University2, The Johns Hopkins University3, The Johns Hopkins University4, The Johns Hopkins University5
A-37	Efficacy and complication rate of psoas compartment block and sciatic nerve block in patients undergoing total knee joint replacement
	Litz R1, Meier V2, Kloemich E3, Vicent O4, Koch T5
	University Hospital1, AUniversity Hospital2, AUniversity Hospital3, AUniversity Hospital4, AUniversity Hospital5
A-38	A Guide to Developing a Multi-disciplinary Home Peripheral Nerve Catheter Program
	Ludwin D1, Liu S2, Wukovits B3, Liguori G4
	Columbia University, New York-Presbyterian Hospital 1, Hospital for Special Surgery2, Hospital for Special Surgery3, Hospital for Special Surgery4
A-39	ULTRASOUND EVALUATION AND EPIDURAL BLOCK IN PREGNANT PATIENTS
	MIGUEL P1, NURIA G2, CARLOS E3, OSCAR D4, JOSE D5
	HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIA1, HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIA2, HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIA3, HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIA4, HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIA5
A-40	History of congestive heart failure increases risk of pulmonary embolism after major orthopedic surgery
	Mraovic B1, Hipszer B2, Joseph J3, Grunwald Z4
	Thomas Jefferson University1, Thomas Jefferson University2, Thomas Jefferson University3, Thomas Jefferson University4
A-41	Does the Extended Analgesia Provided by Continuous Femoral Nerve Blocks Improve Physiotherapy Outcomes in the Days Following Total Knee Replacement?
	Padzik J1, McCartney C2, Sawhney M3
	McMaster University 1, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Holland Orthopa2, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Holland Orthopa3
A-42	COMBINED SUPRASCAPULAR AND AXILLARY (CIRCUMFLEX) NERVE BLOCK FOR POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA FOLLOWING SHOULDER SURGERY: A REVIEW OF THE FIRST 100 CASES
	Price D1
	North Shore Hospital1
A-43	ULTRASOUND MEASUREMENT OF PALPATED INTERCRISTAL (TUFFIER'S) LINE HEIGHT IN VOLUNTEERS
	Pysyk C1, Persaud D2, Bryson G3, Lui A4
	Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus1, Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus2, Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus3, Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus4
A-44	Does a Low Volume Ultrasound-Guided Technique Reduce Common Complications of Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block (ISBPB)?
	Riazi S1, Awad I2, Carmichael N3, Holtby R4, McCartney C5
	University of Toronto1, Sunnybrook Health Science Center2, Sunnybrook Health Science Center3, Sunnybrook Health Science center4, Sunnybrook Health Science Center5
A-45	Complications With Epidural Catheter Placement
	Shah N1, Kheterpal S2, Shanks A3, Chiravuri S4, Brummett C5
	University of Michigan1, University of Michigan2, University of Michigan3, University of Michigan4, University of Michigan5
A-46	Effect of Low Volume Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block on Pulmonary Function and Diaphragmatic Motion
	Sinha S1, Abrams J2, Weller R3
	St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center1, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center2, Wake Forest University School of Medicine3
A-47	Meta-analysis of the Effect of Extended-release Epidural Morphine versus IV-PCA on Respiratory Depression
	Sumida S1, Lesley M2, Abraham A3, Bolka J4, Wu C5
	The Johns Hopkins University1, The Johns Hopkins University2, The Johns Hopkins University3, The Johns Hopkins University4, The Johns Hopkins University5
A-48	Postoperative Dysesthesias after Transarterial Axillary Block or Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Block for Upper Extremity Surgery, a Prospective Randomized Trial
	Tedore T1, YaDeau J2, Maalouf D3, Gordon M4
	New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College1, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medica2, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medica3, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medica4
A-49	Comparision between ultrasound-guided supraclavicular, infraclavicular and axillary blocks
	Tran D1, Munoz L2, Russo G3, Finlayson R4
	Montreal General Hospital1, Montreal General Hospital2, Montreal General Hospital3, Montreal General Hospital4
A-50	ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE TO WARN OF INTRANEURAL INJECTION DURING NEEDLE PLACEMENT
	Tsui B1, Pillay J2
	University of Alberta1, University of Alberta2
A-51	Electrical impedance to warn of intravascular needle placement
	Tsui B1, Chin J2
	University of Alberta1, University of Alberta2
A-52	Tapentadol Immediate Release Provides Effective Acute Pain Relief Following Bunionectomy Surgery in a Randomized, Double-blind, Active- and Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Study
	Upmalis D1, Okamoto A2, Ma Y3, Lange C4, Daniels S5
	Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development1, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Deve2, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Deve3, Grünenthal GmbH4, Premier Research5
A-53	Ketamine in Intravenous Regional Anesthesia: A Systemic Control Study
	Viscomi C1, Friend A2, Yarnell M3, Parker C4
	University of Vermont- Fletcher Allen Health Care1, University of Vermont2, University of Vermont3, University of Vermont4
A-54	Mechanism of the Antinflamatory Effect of Ropivacaine in Acute Lung Injury
	Votta-Velis G1, Koshy R2, Golembiewski J3, Schwartz D4, Minshall R5
	University of Illinois at Chicago1, University of Illinois at Chicago2, University of Illinois at Chicago3, University of Illinois at Chicago4, University of Illinois at Chicago5
A-55	Local Anesthetic Administration During Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Caudals and Epidurals in Patients with a Seizure Disorder
	Wynd K1, Kopp S2, Horlocker T3
	Mayo Clinic, Rochester1, Mayo Clinic, Rochester2, Mayo Clinic, Rochester3
A-56	Systematic Review of the Effect of Neuraxial Anesthesia versus General Anesthesia on Intraoperative Blood Loss for Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
	Abraham A1, Dhanani N2, Lin E3, Wu C4
	The Johns Hopkins University1, The Johns Hopkins University2, The Johns Hopkins University3, The Johns Hopkins University4
	POSTER DISPLAY FRIDAY EXHIBITS
A-57	Seizure in a cancer patient on methadone
	Ali J1, Woods D2
	, University Hospitals Case Medical Center2
A-58	Transdiscal splachnic neurolysis for cancer pain. Technical note and initial results.
	Asenjo J1, Brecht K2, Feyzi A3, John P4, Franco C5
	McGill University Health Center1, McGill University Health Center2, McGill University Health Center3, McGill University Health Center4, McGill University Health Center5
A-59	The efficacy of transversus abdominis plane after inguinal hernia repair; a retrospective study in pediatric patients.
	Bansal V1, Mounir-Soliman L2
	Cleveland Clinic1, Cleveland Clinic2
A-60	Tramadol as a novel treatment for postdural puncture headache
	Barodka V1, Huffnagle J2, Huffnagle S3
	Thomas Jefferson University1, TJUH2, TJUH3
A-61	Comparison of a Suprapopliteal Intermuscular with a Mid-popliteal Fossa Approach to Sciatic Nerve Block: Clinical and Anatomic Study
	Benzon H1, Nader A2, Kendall M3, McCarthy R4
	Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine1, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici2, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici3, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici4
A-62	A comparison of perioperative and recovery parameters in patients receiving psoas compartment and subarachnoid blocks for total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia.
	Bhatia A1, Tandon R2, Bamber J3, Tamosauskas R4, Kennedy D5
	Mount Sinai Hospital1, Addenbrooke’s Hospital2, Addenbrooke’s Hospital3, Addenbrooke’s Hospital4, Addenbrooke’s Hospital5
A-63	Testing Reliability of Epidural Catheters
	Cheema A1, Mulroy M2
	virginia Mason Medical Center1, Virginia Mason Medical Center2
A-64	Epidural Analgesia In The Presence Of Elevated Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
	Chekka K1, Kendall M2, Benzon H3, Nader A4
	Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine1, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici2, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici3, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici4
A-65	Nerve stimulation does not add a clinical benefit to an ultrasound guided single injection femoral nerve block.
	Chinn C1, Chinn C2, Beach M3, Sites B4, Redborg K5
	Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center1, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center2, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center3, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center4, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center5
A-66	Dexamethasone Prolongs the Effective Duration of Ropivacaine for Sciatic Nerve Blockade in Total Knee Arthroplasty
	Chun C1, Lee C2, Greene A3, Schlunt M4, Lenart J5
	Loma Linda University Medical Center1, Loma Linda University Medical Center2, Loma Linda University Medical Center3, Loma Linda University Medical Center4, Loma Linda University Medical Center5
A-67	Incidence and Predisposing Factors for Pulmonary Embolism After Total Knee Replacement
	Chung B1, Kendall M2, Benzon H3, Nader A4, McCarthy R5
	Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine1, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici2, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici3, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici4, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici5
A-68	PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCKS AND EPIDURAL ANALGESIA FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT AFTER TRAUMA: CONTINUOUS INFUSION (CI), CI + PCRA OR ONLY PCRA? BUPIVACAINE 0.125% + FENTANYL 1 µG/ML VERSUS BUPIVACAINE 0.0625% + FENTANYL 2 µG/ML.
	CONTRERAS-DOMINGUEZ V1, CARBONELL-BELLOLIO P2, OJEDA-GRECIET A3, SANZANA E4
	University of Concepcion1, Traumatologic Hospital, Concepcion2, University of Concepcion3, University of Concepcion4
A-69	Intrathecal Alcohol for Postherpetic Neuralgia
	Darnule A1, Benzon H2, Chekka K3, Wille O4, Chung B5
	Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine1, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin2, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin3, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin4, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin5
A-70	MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTROPHIC NONOBSTRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY CAUSING SEVERE ANGINA PECTORIS WITH SPINAL CORD STIMULATION DEMONSTRATED BY CASE STUDY
	Doll D1, Goldner J2
	University Hospitals Case Medical Center, CWRU School of Medicin1, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, CWRU Sch2
A-71	Long-term Continuous Cervical Paravertebral Block for Treatment of Neuropathic Pain due to End Stage Pancoast Tumor
	Donnelly M1, Elliott C2, Radson E3, Cumpstone T4, Boezaart A5
	University of Florida1, University of Florida2, University of Florida3, University of Florida4, University of Florida5
A-72	Anesthetic techniques for prone jackknife outpatient surgery: the role of spinal anesthesia
	Drocton P1, Mulroy M2
	Virginia Mason Medical Center1, Virginia Mason Medical Center2
A-73	Motor Stimulation Guided Percutaneous Lead Placement for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
	Fuke C1, Doulatram G2
	University Texas Medical Branch1, University Texas Medical Branch2
A-74	Continuous transverse abdominis plane block for abdominal surgery
	Ganapathy S1, Tureanu L2, Taylor B3, Davies E4, Quan D5
	London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital1, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital2, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital3, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital4, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital5
A-75	Extended Release Epidural Morphine (EREM) Reduces Reliance on Parenteral Opioids and Pump Technology after Total Joint Arthroplasty
	Gandhi K1, Colfer K2, Viscusi E3, Parvizi J4
	Thomas Jefferson University Hospital1, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital2, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital3, Rothman Institute 4
A-76	The epidural works but the patient hurts!!!: Acute pain management of the chronic pain patient. Case report
	Grewal P1, Firnhaber J2, Ghaleb A3
	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences2, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences3
A-77	Profound pain reduction after memantine treatment in two patients with severe phantom limb pain.
	Hackworth R1, Tokarz K2, Fowler I3, Wallace S4, Stedje-Larsen E5
	Virginia Mason1, Naval Medical Center San Diego2, Naval Medical Center San Diego3, Naval Medical Center San Diego4, Naval Medical Center San Diego5
A-78	A Continuous Femoral Nerve Catheter and Severe Factor VII Deficiency: A Case Report
	Hanni K1, Kendall M2, Nader A3
	Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine1, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici2, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medici3
A-79	Content and design attributes of regional anesthesia educational websites in North America
	Harvey S1, Gadsden J2
	St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center1, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center2
A-80	CHRONIC PAIN IN PATIENTS PRESENTING FOR SURGERY
	Heaton S1, Brummett C2, Chiravuri S3, Haider N4, Shanks A5
	University of Michigan1, University of Michigan2, University of Michigan3, University of Michigan4, University of Michigan5
A-81	Thoracic epidural anesthesia for awake video-assisted talc pleurodesis in high-risk patients
	Holl T1, Steppert C2, Habich G3, Sommer C4, Litz R5
	Bezirksklinikum Obermain1, Bezirksklinikum Obermain 2, Bezirksklinikum Obermain 3, Bezirksklinikum Obermain 4, University Hospital5
A-82	Ambulatory Continuous Femoral Nerve Blocks Decrease Time to Discharge-Readiness following Tricompartment Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Dual-Center, Randomized, Triple-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study
	Ilfeld B1, Le L2, Mariano E3, Enneking F4, Sessler D5
	U.C. San Diego1, University of Florida2, U.C. San Diego3, University of Florida4, The Cleveland Clinic5
A-83	Interfascial Spaces: the Key to Nerve Block Catheter Placement
	Iordanescu M1, Folger W2
	Albany Medical Center1, Albany Medical Center2
A-84	Effectiveness of a Soaker Catheter System on the Recovery of Bariatric Surgery Patients
	Iyer C1, Robertson B2, Lenkovsky F3, Ross L4, Joshi G5
	Dallas VA Medical Center1, Dallas VA Medical Center2, VA Medical Center3, VA Medical Center4, UT Southwestern Medical Center 5
A-85	Intrathecal Normal Saline for the Prevention of Post Dural Puncture Headache
	Jaime F1, Buys M2, Zolyomi A3, Szabo E4, Jou F5
	University of New Mexico1, University of New Mexico2, University of New Mexico3, University of New Mexico4, University of New Mexico5
A-86	NEURAXIAL BLOCKADE IN A PATIENT WITH HEPATITIS C
	Kalin A1, Woods D2
	University Hospitals Case Medical Center1, University Hospitals Case Medical Center2
A-87	S3 Transforaminal epidural steroid injection for treatment of refractory testicular pain
	Khalil R1, Ghaleb A2
	University of Arkansas for Meidcal Sciences1, University of Arkansas for medical sciences2
A-88	Radiofrequency denervation of lumbosacral pseudoarthrosis for treatment of low back pain
	Kim H1, Hata J2, Ko W3
	UC Irvine Medical Center1, UC Irvine Medical Center2, UC Irvine Medical Center3
A-89	ATYPICAL PRESENTATION OF THORACOLUMBAR DISC DISEASE IN A PATIENT WITH BECKWITH-WIEDEMANN SYNDROME
	Lam C1, Woods D2
	Case Western Reserve University1, Case Western Reserve University2
	POSTER DISPLAY SATURDAY EXHIBITS
A-100	ASRA guidelines for epidural analgesia in patients receiving low molecular weight heparin are unreliable in pregnant patients
	Ori A1, Kodali B2, Segal S3
	Brigham and Women's Hospital1, Brigham and Women's Hospital2, Brigham and Women's Hospital3
A-101	Bier Block Technique Modifications Delay Tourniquet Intolerance and Prolong Anesthesia Duration
	Pal J1, Shah N2, Skoff H3
	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Harvard Medical School1, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Harvard Med2, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Harvard Med3
A-102	Continuous Lumbar Plexus Catheter for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
	Patel S1, Trescot A2, Elliot C3
	University of Florida1, University of Florida2, University of Florida3
A-103	Epidural Blood Patch in the Management of Postural Headache following Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Implant: Case Series
	Patel A1, Haider N2, Chiravuri S3
	University of Michigan 1, University of Michigan 2, University of Michigan3
A-104	Femoral Catheter Placement Utilizing Ultrasound and Needle Guidance System
	Plunkett A1, Orallo P2, Greengrass R3, Buckenmaier, III C4, Clendenen S5
	Walter Reed Army Medical Center1, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville2, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville3, Walter Reed Army Medical Center4, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville5
A-105	What Can We Learn from Ultrasonography of the Epidural Space?
	Pysyk C1, Persaud D2, Bryson G3, Lui A4
	Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus1, Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus2, Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus3, Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus4
A-106	Relief of Phantom Limb Pain After Ultrasound-Guided Patient-Controlled Continuous Interscalene Analgesia
	Raad R1, Pezhman E2, Osta W3, Chidiac E4, Perov S5
	Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University1, Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University2, Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University3, Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University4, Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University5
A-107	Ultrasound-Guided Sural Nerve Block: A Comparison to the Traditional Landmark Technique
	Redborg K1, Sites B2, Chinn C3, Beach M4, Antonakakis J5
	Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center1, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center2, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center3, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center4, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center5
A-108	Extended-Release Epidural Morphine: A Retrospective Analysis of Opioid Consumption, Side Effects and Length of Stay following Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
	Richards D1, Harkins P2, Gerancher J3, Houle T4
	Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center1, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center2, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center3, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center4
A-109	Paraplegia After Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Block
	Ro E1, Woods D2
	University Hospitals Case Medical Center1, University Hospitals Case Medical Center2