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Published on: January 31, 2025
Adverse events related to ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia performed by Emergency Physicians: Systematic review
Sean P Stickles1, Deborah Shipley Kane1, Chadd K Kraus2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America.
Abstract:
The use of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia for pain management has become increasingly prevalent in Emergency Medicine, with studies noting excellent pain control while sparing opioid use. However, the use of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia may be hampered by concern about risks for patient harm. This systematic review protocol describes our approach to evaluate the incidence of adverse events from the use of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia by Emergency Physicians as described in the literature. This project will also seek to document the scope of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia applications being performed in Emergency Medicine literature, and potentially serve as a framework for future systematic reviews evaluating adverse events in Emergency Medicine.
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