Published in Medical Imaging Week, April 29th, 2006
Study 1: The use of peripheral nerve blocks was safe and effective as an alternative to sedative/opiate, epidural or general anesthesia in patients undergoing complex angiography and has optimized the use of radiological and anesthetic department resources.
Investigators working in England report, "An audit study investigated the pilot use of regional nerve block analgesia (as an alternative to sedative/opiate, general or central neuraxial anesthesia) performed by radiologists with the assistance of imaging techniques during complex prolonged...
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Source: Medical Imaging Week (2006-04-29)
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