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The Death of Joan Rivers: What Went Wrong? - October 2014 - Subscribe to Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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5 4 O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | O C T O B E R 2 0 1 4 T he benefits of peripheral nerve blocks are well known. Their lasting analgesic effect decreases the need for opioids and their minimal recovery complications all but guarantee patient satisfaction, making them an effective option for numbing the surgical site and man- aging post-op pain, even in painful joint repair procedures. But that's not all they're good for. Anesthesia providers and pain man- agement practitioners are also placing peripheral nerve blocks to diagnose and treat chronic conditions that trouble their patients. Are you aware of these 4 alternative applications? R E G I O N A L A N E S T H E S I A Alternative Uses for Peripheral Nerve Blocks BUILDING ON BLOCKS In addition to surgical numbing and post-op relief, regional anesthesia can combat chronic conditions. These innovations show regional anesthesia's not just for surgery. David Bernard | Senior Associate Editor

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