ASRA Pain Medicine News Archives

How I Do It: Transversus Thoracic Plane Block

President's Message: Inclusivity, Diversity, and ASRA’s Celebration of the Year of Women in ASRA

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Curb Your Enthusiasm: Erector Spinae Plane Block—‘Because It Is Easy’ Is Not a Good Reason to Do It

Giving Feedback to Trainees

Stellate Ganglion Blockade for Ventricular Arrythmias: An Effective Tool for an Ineffective Rhythm

Interview With a Leader in Medicine, Dr. Jeanine Wiener-Kronish: Women in Medicine and Progressing Toward a Healthier Working Environment

Disparities in Care for LGBTQ Patients

Curriculum Design in Regional Anesthesia Education: Survey of United States Residency Programs

How to Start an Outpatient Pain Practice

Welcome to the Electronic Era for Regional Anesthesia

A Growing Demand for Cancer Pain Specialists

Regional Anesthesia for Subcutaneous ICD Placement

From the Editor's Desk: This Fall, Have a Heart

Updates to the ASRA Guidelines for Interventional Pain Procedures

PBLD: Neuraxial Blockade and Issues Around Consent, Coagulation Conundrum

Development of the East African Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Program

Complications of Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation

Regenerative Medicine in the United States: The Current State and Future Outlook

Overview of Occipital Neuralgia and Greater Occipital Nerve Blocks

Transversus Abdominis Plane Versus Quadratus Lumborum Blocks for Abdominal Surgery: Where Are We Now?

Regional Anesthesia Cardiothoracic Enhanced Recovery (RACER): A New Era

Informed Consent: A Form or a Conversation?

Review of Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks and Their Application to Chronic Abdominal Pain

A Public Health Call to Action: What You Need to Do Now to Help End the Opioid Epidemic

Let the Good Times Roll with ASRA in the Big Easy!

From the Editor's Desk: We Will Block You

How I Used to Do It: Anesthesia and Analgesia for Total Knee Arthroplasty: Four Decades of Evolution

How I Do It: Learning Lessons From Organizing an Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Course at the Cleveland Clinic

Interview with a Female Leader in Regional Anesthesia on Global Health: Shalini Dhir, MD, FRCPC

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Informed Consent and the Postoperative Pain Control Conundrum

Curb Your Enthusiasm: The RAPTIR Could Bite

How to Build a Block Room: A Canadian Perspective

Bacterial Infection Reports Following Contaminated Umbilical Cord Product Injections

Going the Distance: Sustainability in a Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Center

Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome: Presentation and Management

Time for a New Look at an Old Procedure: Vertebral Augmentation for Painful Compression Fractures as an Option to Restore Function and Quality of Life

Medical Necessity, Documentation, Coding, and Billing for Spinal Cord Stimulation

The Impact of Advance Practice Provider Restrictions on Opioid Use Disorder

CON: Novel Block Techniques Should Not Be Taught During Anesthesiology Residency

PRO: Novel Block Techniques Should Be Taught During Anesthesiology Residency

Regional Anesthesia in Elite Athletes: The Current Evidence and Perspective From the Hospital for Special Surgery

CON: Liposomal Bupivacaine: A Mission Incomplete

PRO: Advantages of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia

Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Directors’ Group Adopts Common Applications for Overwhelming Majority of U.S. Programs

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From the Editor's Desk: Feel the Burn

Interview With a Prominent Female Leader in Regional Anesthesia in Canada: Jennifer Szerb, MD, FRCPC

Interview With a Regional Anesthesiologist in Private Practice in the United States: Maggie Holtz, MD

President’s Message: ASRA Is a Strong Organization That Continues to Flourish

What a Difference a Block Makes: A Perspective From the United States on Setting up a Regional Anesthesia Service

How I Do It: Infiltration Between Popliteal Artery and Capsule of Knee (iPACK)

In Memoriam: Phillip O. Bridenbaugh, MD 1932-2019

President’s Message Looking Back and Looking Forward

The Slipping Rib Syndrome: An Often-Overlooked Diagnosis

From the Editor’s Desk: Mentorship Matters

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CON: Regional Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Specialists Should Not Help Train Nonanesthesia Specialists to Perform Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Edmonton Holds Innovative Celebration for World Anesthesia Day

Mentorship in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine: A Perspective From Trainees and Their Trainers

Genicular Nerve Denervation for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Is a Shift Occurring in Neuromodulation? An Evaluation of the Use of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in the Placement of Spinal Cord Stimulators

Radiation Safety for the Chronic Pain Physician

Transition Clinics in Pain Medicine

Peaceful Faculty, Happy Fellows: The Journey Alongside Your Post-Post- Postgraduate Learner

PRO: Regional Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Specialists Should Help Train Non-Anesthesia Specialists How to Perform Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Learn from the Experts, Get Hands-On Practice, and Connect with Colleagues at ASRA’s 2019 Spring Annual Meeting

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Simulation Models in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia

Intravenous Ketamine Guidelines for Pain Management

Setting Up a Regional Anesthesia Pathway to Improve Value of Care in Upper Limb Surgery: A European Perspective

A Global Regional Anesthesia Curricular Engagement (GRACE) in Ghana

Prevention and Treatment of Infections During Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials and Implants

The Use of Ziconotide in Private Practice

Is It Time to Add Cannabinoids to the ASRA Anticoagulation Guidelines for Pain Procedures?

The Art and Science of Treating Cancer Pain: Challenges and Limitations

How I Do It: Edmonton Perspectives in Providing Sustainable Anesthesia

President's Message: ASRA Collaborations with Other Medical Societies Enhance Member Benefits and Help Our Patients

Interview with a Leader and Role Model in the Field: Dr. Vincent Chan, MD, FRCPC, FRCA

In Memoriam: L. Donald Bridenbaugh, MD 1923–2018

From the Editor's Desk

Cancer Pain: A Review of Interventional Treatment and Argument for Early Involvement by Pain Physicians

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Review of Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) for Acute Pain and Analgesia

Medical Necessity, Documentation, Coding, and Billing for Intrathecal Therapy

Peer-Driven Principles Promote Correct-Site Nerve Blocks

Regional Anesthesia Assessment Tools

President’s Message: The Widespread Impact of ASRA’s Research Grants Program

Update in Education

From the Editor's Desk

“Oh Mg!” Magnesium: A Powerful Tool in the Perioperative Setting

The Crisis of Drug Shortages in Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia

What's New with ASRA Coags 2.0?

Innovate and Rejuvenate in the Heart of Texas at the 17th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting

Dealing With the Difficult Patient

A Primer for Setting Up Your Professional Twitter Account

Green Anesthesia Special Interest Group: An Innovative Initiative

Truncal Blocks for Cesarean Pain: Filling a Void in Obstetric Pain Management

Rebound Pain After a Nerve Block Wears Off

Problem-Based Learning Discussion: Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy and Axillary Surgery

Supporting Women in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (WRAPM): Why You Should Join the ASRA Special Interest Group

Regional Anesthesia Articles of the Year, 2017

President's Message: Social Media: A Powerful Tool When Used Appropriately

Pain Management and Palliative Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: Reflections From Uganda

The High Road to Chronic Pain Management With Medical Marijuana

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How I Do It: Erector Spinae Block for Rib Fractures: The Penn State Health Experience

ASRA Carl Koller Memorial Research Grant 2016: NMDA Antagonists and Steroids for the Prevention of Persisting Postsurgical Pain After Thoracoscopic Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled, Factorial Design, International, Multicenter Pilot Study

Integrating Spiritual Care in an Acute Pain Service

Ultrasound Guidance for Interventional Pain Procedures: Recent Evidence From Around the World

What Is Myofascial Pain?

Intravenous Regional Anesthesia: A New Look at an Old Technique

Introduction to the Education in Regional Anesthesia Specialty Interest Group

President's Message: Working for You: Practice Management Resources Can Help You Be a Better Provider

Why I'm Going to New York

Diaphragm Ultrasonography for Regional Anesthesiologists

Editorial - In Nabil's Corner

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A Review of Pain Management in the Intensive Care Unit

A Novel, Clinic-Based Approach to Address Patients with Complex Back Pain in a Veterans Administration Hospital: The Back Pain Home

A Brief History of the World Congress of Regional Anaesthesia

2018 World Congress of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

2016 Winner of the ASRA Chronic Pain Grant: Effectiveness of OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®) in Pediatric Patients Experiencing Migraines: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo Crossover Study in the Pediatric Pain Population

16th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts: Leading With Quality

Problem-Based Learning Discussion (PBLD): Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy

The Authors Respond

To the Editor: Stellate Ganglion Block for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Call for the Complete Story, and Continued Research

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia and Chronic Postoperative Pain

Examining Advanced Modalities for Thoracic Epidural Catheter Placement

Neuraxial Analgesia for Cardiac Surgery

Ketamine Infusion on Regular Wards: A Myth or Reality?

Head and Neck Regional Anesthesia Techniques

Urine Drug Screens for Opioid Maintenance: Is It That Simple?

Editorial – In Nabil’s Corner: Thinking Outside the Box

President's Message: Taking Stock of Education and Advocacy

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Establishing a Multidisciplinary Fellowship in Pain Medicine and Preparing Graduates to Depart: Contemporary Challenges in Post-Graduate Medical Education

Neuraxial Anesthesia Versus General Anesthesia in Spine Surgery Patients: Benefits, Risks, and Why It Should Be Considered

Resident and Medical Student Pain Education Special Interest Group: Teach Everyone

Problem-Based Learning Discussion (PBLD): Management of a Trauma Patient with Rib Fractures

Integrated Approach to Pediatric Chronic Pain Management

The European Society of Anaesthesiology & Pain Therapy (ESRA) Ambassador Program: Establishing a “Lingua Franca” Across Europe and the World

Interview with a Leader in Field: Joseph Neal, MD

Editorial – in Nabil’s Corner: Back to the Future

President’s Message: First, Do No Harm (Hippocratic Oath)

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Stellate Ganglion Block for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Call for Clinical Caution and Continued Research

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: How Long Do the Benefits Last?

Letter to the Graduating Pain Fellow: Why I Do My Own Implants

Bring Out Your Beach Chairs

Review of Advances in Spinal Cord Stimulation Waveform Technology

Clinical Implications of IV Lidocaine Infusion in Preoperative/ Acute Pain Settings

Genotyping and Phenotyping in Pain Management

Shared Decision-Making in Regional Anesthesia

Initial Experience With Bundled Pay for Total Joint Arthroplasty Procedures

Editorial – in Nabil’s Corner: What Are They Looking for?

President’s Message: A Pillar of Research

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Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management in Veterinary Medicine

What Is ISO 80369-6:2016?

Complementary Pain Treatments: Back to Acupuncture

Ketamine: A Versatile Tool in the Perioperative Period and Beyond

Emerging Use of Radiofrequency Ablation Technology: Successful Ablative Treatment of Painful Vertebral Metastases

Anesthesia in Ambon: The Challenges and the Mission

Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Does Automated Intermittent Bolus Administration Provide Any Benefit Compared With a Continuous Infusion?

Electronic Medical Records: Promises, Pitfalls, and Pearls for Pain Physicians

Pain Medicine Around the World: Chronic Pain at the Changsha Tumor Hospital, Hunan, China

Gastric Ultrasonography for the Regional Anesthesiologist

42nd Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting Something for Everyone

Editorial – in Nabil’s Corner: Happy New Year

President Elect's Message: Opportunities Abound

President's Message: What Have We Done for You Lately?

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