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Converting Regional Anaesthesia Database into Publication: A Step-based Approach

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Vol 4 | Issue 1 | January-June 2023 | Page 04-06 | Mayank Gupta, Gopal Jalwal, Anju Grewal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13107/ijra.2023.v04i01.067

Authors: Mayank Gupta [1], Gopal Jalwal [1], Anju Grewal [1]

[1] Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, AIIMS, Bathinda, Punjab, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Gopal Jalwal,
Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, AIIMS, Bathinda, Punjab, India.
E-mail: gopaljalwal@gmail.com

Abstract

The article discusses the benefits of regional anaesthesia (RA) and the role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in enhancing its safety and efficacy. Conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to establish the efficacy of RA remains a challenge due to resource constraints and ethical considerations. The author suggests that focusing solely on RCTs can be counterproductive and advocates for the importance of other forms of research, such as case series, practice audits, and prospective observational cohort studies. These forms of research can provide a background and rationale for designing future RCTs and can help broaden the scope of research beyond the idealistic RCT paradigm. The passage also includes a table highlighting the pros and cons of different study designs. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of expanding the scope of research to improve the safety and efficacy of RA.
Keywords: Regional anaesthesia, Point-of-care ultrasound, Randomized controlled trials, Case series, Practice audits, Prospective observational cohort studies, Efficacy, Safety

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How to Cite this Article: Gupta M, Jalwal G, Grewal A | Converting Regional Anaesthesia database into Publication: A step-based approach | International Journal of Regional Anaesthesia | January-June 2023; 4(1): 04-06 | DOI:https://doi.org/10.13107/ijra.2023.v04i01.067

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Efficacy of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Hip Arthroplasty Patients– A Prospective Case Series

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Vol 3 | Issue 2 | July-December 2022 | Page 98-101 | Bharati A. Adhye, Sandeep M. Diwan, Rajeev Joshi, Parag K. Sancheti

DOI: 10.13107/ijra.2022.v03i02.062

Authors: Bharati A. Adhye [1], Sandeep M. Diwan [1], Rajeev Joshi [1], Parag K. Sancheti [2]

[1] Department of Anesthesiology, Sancheti Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
[2] Department of Orthopaedics, Sancheti Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Bharati A. Adhye,
Chief Anaesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesiology, Sancheti Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: bharatiadhye@gmail.com

Abstract

The Thoracic Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been incorporated in multimodal analgesia protocols since 2016. In a series of 20 Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) patients, done under spinal anaesthesia, we studied the efficacy of Lumbar Erector spinae plane block (L-ESPB) for post operative analgesia. L-ESPB was administered at L4 with Ropivacaine 0.2% (0.4 mg/kg). Time to first analgesia (TTFA) request (mean 15.03 hours) and total opioid consumption in first 24 hours (mean 27.5 mg Tramadol) was noted. A median NRS at TTFA was 3.5. Our study demonstrates L-ESPB as an effective alternate technique for postoperative analgesia in THA patients.
Keywords: Lumber ESP block, Hip Arthroplasty

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How to Cite this Article: Adhye BA, Diwan SM, Joshi R, Sancheti PK | Efficacy of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Hip Arthroplasty Patients– A Prospective Case Series | International Journal of Regional Anaesthesia | July-December 2022; 3(2): 98-101.

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