Development of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia in the emergency department, Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia is a fast-rising acute pain management modality in emergency departments worldwide. It is a safe and effective alternative to opioid based systemic analgesia. Establishing a standardised and efficient protocol requires a multidisciplinary approach namely involv...

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Published in:	Medical journal of Malaysia Vol. 79; no. 3; pp. 370 - 373
Main Authors:	Shamala, N S K, Mohd, L H, Siti, R J, Gopinath, N S, Nornadia, M M, Hidayah, S, Mahathar, A W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Malaysia 01-05-2024
Subjects:	Anesthesia, Conduction - methods Emergency Service, Hospital Humans Malaysia Ultrasonography, Interventional - methods Malaysia
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Summary:	Ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia is a fast-rising acute pain management modality in emergency departments worldwide. It is a safe and effective alternative to opioid based systemic analgesia. Establishing a standardised and efficient protocol requires a multidisciplinary approach namely involving collaborations between anaesthesiology and emergency medicine counterparts. In this article, we outline our approach in establishing an end-to-end service which is both patient-centred and sustainable.
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ISSN:	0300-5283