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