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P
atients who've just had their knee replaced or their
gallbladder removed usually head home feeling pretty
good, thanks to the multimodal cocktails you serve
neat with a dash of local anesthesia. The effects of
your pain control methods might even extend into the
day after discharge.
Stavros G. Memtsoudis, MD, PhD | New York, N.Y.
The Case for Continuous Nerve Blocks
Get on board with the best way to manage post-op pain without opioids.
• ON TARGET Ultrasound guidance helps providers place blocks that deliver local anesthetics for optimal effect.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
