Ultrasound: Nerves

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Background

Regional nerve block reduce the need for pain control medications, sedation and procedural sedation. When apply to emergency department setting it contribute to decreased length of ED stay, post-procedural observation period and also improve patient's satisfaction. <ref>Wilson JE, Pendleton JM.. Oligoanalgesia in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. 1989 Nov;7(6):620-3.<\ref> <\references>

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