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Ultrasound Guidance Reduces the Risk of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Following Peripheral Nerve Blockade

Michael J. Barrington, Roman Kluger

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine · 2013 · 393 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

This study provides the strongest evidence, to date, that ultrasound guidance may improve safety because it is associated with a reduced risk of LAST following PNB.

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