display Latest news from American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/dr-vishal-uppal-named-presidential-scholar-award-recipient/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-vishal-uppal-named-presidential-scholar-award-recipient/?sc=rsin Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:05:41 EST Dr. Vishal Uppal is an associate professor and the director of the regional anesthesia fellowship program at Dalhousie University, located in Halifax, Canada. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/study-supports-use-of-a-continuous-nerve-block-for-patients-receiving-acl-repair-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/study-supports-use-of-a-continuous-nerve-block-for-patients-receiving-acl-repair-surgery/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:05:51 EST A study out of Stanford University has found that use of a femoral catheter in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery is associated with better results. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/study-finds-popular-drugs-used-for-diabetes-and-weight-loss-doesn-t-increase-aspiration-or-pneumonia-in-surgery-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/study-finds-popular-drugs-used-for-diabetes-and-weight-loss-doesn-t-increase-aspiration-or-pneumonia-in-surgery-patients/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:05:47 EST A study has found no association between prescription glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medications and increased risk of aspiration or pneumonia in surgery patients. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/shoulder-surgery-patients-who-receive-continuous-nerve-blocks-have-less-postoperative-pain/?sc=rsin /articles/shoulder-surgery-patients-who-receive-continuous-nerve-blocks-have-less-postoperative-pain/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:14 EST A study has found that patients undergoing shoulder surgery who receive continuous nerve blocks experience less pain following surgery compared to those who receive single-shot nerve blocks and continuous analgesia. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/clinical-trial-examines-the-potential-benefit-of-alternative-pain-management-with-total-knee-arthroplasty-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/clinical-trial-examines-the-potential-benefit-of-alternative-pain-management-with-total-knee-arthroplasty-patients/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:39 EST Researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery study the potential role of perioperative cannabinoids for pain management and opioid reduction with patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/researchers-perform-anatomical-dissection-to-identify-sensory-nerves-for-improved-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-perform-anatomical-dissection-to-identify-sensory-nerves-for-improved-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:19 EST Researchers from the London Health Sciences Centre use anatomical dissection to identify undocumented nerve pathways for the most diagnosed cancer worldwide. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/dr-brian-brenner-named-2024-residentfellow-of-the-year/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-brian-brenner-named-2024-residentfellow-of-the-year/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:21 EST ASRA Pain Medicine awards Dr. Brian Brenner for his contributions to regional anesthesia and pain medicine. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/dr-christopher-wu-is-named-the-2024-gaston-labat-award-winner/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-christopher-wu-is-named-the-2024-gaston-labat-award-winner/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:05:38 EST He will present his award lecture, "Regional Anesthesia and Outcomes: Past, Present, and Future" on Saturday, March 23, in conjunction with the 49th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, in San Diego, CA. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/dr-colin-mccartney-will-receive-asra-pain-medicine-s-2024-distinguished-service-award/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-colin-mccartney-will-receive-asra-pain-medicine-s-2024-distinguished-service-award/?sc=rsin Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:50:54 EST Chief of anesthesia for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at the University of Toronto, Dr. Colin McCartney is to receive the 2024 Distinguished Service Award this March. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/association-between-lumbar-radiofrequency-ablation-and-lumbar-multifidus-dysfunction-is-not-clear/?sc=rsin /articles/association-between-lumbar-radiofrequency-ablation-and-lumbar-multifidus-dysfunction-is-not-clear/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:05:35 EST One approach to treating chronic low back pain is something called lumbar medial branch nerve radiofrequency ablation/neurotomy (LRFA), which targets painful facet joints. However, it has been suggested that LRFA may lead to multifidus muscle denervation, given its shared innervation from these nerves. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/study-shows-preoperative-magnetic-resonance-imaging-is-critical-in-identifying-spinal-cord-stimulation-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/study-shows-preoperative-magnetic-resonance-imaging-is-critical-in-identifying-spinal-cord-stimulation-patients/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:05:02 EST Physicians from Pittsburgh, PA, wanted to determine the usefulness of MRI in determining treatment plans. MRI is expensive and requires insurance preauthorization. One hypothesis was that patients with specific characteristics might have a greater benefit from the added step. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/researchers-utilize-trinetx-research-network-to-analyze-postoperative-data-and-better-describe-lines-of-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-utilize-trinetx-research-network-to-analyze-postoperative-data-and-better-describe-lines-of-treatment/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:00:01 EST It is no secret that the mainstay of postoperative analgesia is opioid based, but studies confirm that the execution of a multimodal postoperative analgesic approach to postoperative pain control can help minimize opiate side effects. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/study-suggests-patients-in-chronic-pain-who-fear-physical-activity-and-have-pain-catastrophizing-behavior-are-less-likely-to-respond-to-spinal-cord-stimulation/?sc=rsin /articles/study-suggests-patients-in-chronic-pain-who-fear-physical-activity-and-have-pain-catastrophizing-behavior-are-less-likely-to-respond-to-spinal-cord-stimulation/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:45:01 EST Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to treat chronic low back pain continues to rise. Optimal patient selection remains one of the most important factors for SCS success. Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center believe they've found one group that is not likely to respond well. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/different-anesthesia-techniques-effect-postoperative-recovery-according-to-a-survey-of-pediatric-patient-data/?sc=rsin /articles/different-anesthesia-techniques-effect-postoperative-recovery-according-to-a-survey-of-pediatric-patient-data/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:30:38 EST Utilizing both high spinal anesthesia (HSA) and general anesthesia (GA) may lead to faster patient recovery times and overall better patient care when used in pediatric congenital heart surgery. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/dr-andrea-chadwick-named-2023-presidential-scholar-award-recipient/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-andrea-chadwick-named-2023-presidential-scholar-award-recipient/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:55:45 EST Founder and director of the Fibromyalgia and Centralized Pain Exploration (FACE) Lab, Dr. Andrea Chadwick is to receive the 2023 Presidential Scholar Award this November. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/nobel-prize-laureate-who-studied-properties-of-capsaicin-named-2023-bonica-award-winner/?sc=rsin /articles/nobel-prize-laureate-who-studied-properties-of-capsaicin-named-2023-bonica-award-winner/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:55:07 EST David Julius, PhD, who received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2021, has been selected to receive ASRA Pain Medicine's 2023 John J. Bonica Award. He will present the annual lecture on Saturday, November 11, in conjunction with the 22nd Annual Pain Medicine Meeting in New Orleans, LA. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/ketamine-may-be-more-effective-in-reducing-postoperative-pain-in-patients-with-a-higher-tsp/?sc=rsin /articles/ketamine-may-be-more-effective-in-reducing-postoperative-pain-in-patients-with-a-higher-tsp/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:30:46 EST A study has found that ketamine may be more helpful in preventing postoperative pain among a subset of patients with a higher tendency toward central sensitization as measured by TSP (temporal summation of pain). American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/tns-development-after-holep-surgery-may-be-influenced-by-patient-positioning-procedure-duration-and-patient-characteristics/?sc=rsin /articles/tns-development-after-holep-surgery-may-be-influenced-by-patient-positioning-procedure-duration-and-patient-characteristics/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:30:30 EST A retrospective chart review found a 3.7% occurrence rate of transient neurologic symptoms (TNS) in patients receiving 1.5% mepivacaine during Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) surgery and suggested a possible association of TNS development with quicker procedures, smaller prostates, lithotomy positioning, and younger age. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/dual-nerve-block-may-provide-superior-pain-control-during-breast-cancer-surgery-reduce-risk-of-chronic-pain/?sc=rsin /articles/dual-nerve-block-may-provide-superior-pain-control-during-breast-cancer-surgery-reduce-risk-of-chronic-pain/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:30:05 EST Using two targeted injections of local anesthetic medication may provide a comprehensive, effective means of pain control during breast cancer surgery, found a study by researchers at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) /articles/infection-risk-is-rare-with-epidural-and-spinal-blocks-higher-with-peripheral-nerve-block-catheters/?sc=rsin /articles/infection-risk-is-rare-with-epidural-and-spinal-blocks-higher-with-peripheral-nerve-block-catheters/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:30:04 EST A review of medical literature found that infections following epidural and spinal blocks are rare. Infections following peripheral nerve block catheters are more common but have been less frequently studied; this may necessitate a review of patient and procedural aspects to lower the risk associated with these procedures. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)