Regional anesthesia for the trauma patient: improving patient outcomes

Jeff Gadsden, Alicia Warlick Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA Abstract: Trauma is a significant health problem and a leading cause of death in all age groups. Pain related to trauma is frequently severe, but is often undertreated in the trauma population. Opioids are w...

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Main Authors: Gadsden J, Warlick A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-08-01
Series:Local and Regional Anesthesia
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/regional-anesthesia-for-the-trauma-patient-improving-patient-outcomes-peer-reviewed-article-LRA