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R E G I O N A L
A N E S T H E S I A
Rev Up With
Regional
ZEROING IN Ultrasound guidance can
help anesthesia providers place blocks,
but traditional nerve stimulation is also
effective in experienced hands.
P
erformed correctly, regional anesthesia manages
post-op pain with less need for narcotics, letting
you sidestep a host of potential complications
that jeopardize timely discharges. The benefits of nerve
blocks are realized only when skilled anesthesia
providers work in concert with a surgical team experi-
Local blocks
help send happy
patients home
sooner.
Bruce Nadro, DO
Oak Brook, Ill.
enced in the nuances of managing blocked patients.
Here are a few insights into what makes our regional
program tick.
Minding the logistics
Most of our blocks are placed for a busy orthopedic
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