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Development of a Mobile Ultrasound‐Guided Peripheral Nerve Block and Catheter Service
Author(s) -
Jeng Christina L.,
Torrillo Toni M.,
Anderson Michael R.,
Morrison R. Sean,
Todd Knox H.,
Rosenblatt Meg A.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.7863/jum.2011.30.8.1139
Subject(s) - medicine , peripheral , peripheral nerve , ultrasound , catheter , nerve block , psychological intervention , anesthesia , surgery , radiology , nursing , anatomy
Ultrasound guidance is associated with improved efficiency and success of peripheral nerve blockade and a decreased incidence of vascular puncture, making these interventions safer. Patients with peripheral nerve blocks report decreased pain and increased satisfaction scores. We present the development of a mobile ultrasound‐guided block service that allows for the safe and efficient placement of nerve blocks and perineural catheters at the nontraditional location of the patient's bedside and in the emergency department.