🚀 This new research highlights the power of multidisciplinary care in reducing opioid use after surgery! Personalized pain management isn't just a trend - it's the game-changer for a safer, more effective recovery! 💪💊 Learn more here: bit.ly/3AmxRy8 Hance Clarke

🌱 Could psilocybin be a game-changer for chronic pain? This systematic review examines its potential in managing neuropathic pain. 📈 While most studies are low-quality, the promise is there. 🔬 More research is needed to unlock its full potential! bit.ly/3yHuC3C

Residents and Fellows! Deadline is August 31! If you want to contribute to the work and mission of a high-impact journal, consider applying to be a social media intern Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Send CV+personal statement (<200 words) on your suitability to [email protected]

🚨New hope for intractable hiccups! A 73-year-old with a 6-year history found relief through phrenic nerve stimulation after other treatments failed. This innovative approach improved his quality of life—could it transform hiccup treatment? Read more: bit.ly/3WZbho0

🔬 New study on intraneural injection spread across mammals reveals key differences in nerve structure/needle impact. 🐀 , 🐰 , and 🐶 with larger fascicles showed unique patterns. Insights could shape future research! Read more about this study ➡️ bit.ly/3WZbuaM

Residents and Fellows! Deadline is August 31! If you want to contribute to the work and mission of a high-impact journal, consider applying to be a social media intern Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Send CV+personal statement (<200 words) on your suitability to [email protected]

Check out the latest reel! Peripheral Nerve Stimulation of the Phrenic Nerve for Intractable Hiccups! ASRA Pain Medicine American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) NANS Official Bryan Marascalchi, MD Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA

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🌟 Reduced Mortality in Thoracic Surgery! This study with 1,620 patients, showed that: 💡 Thoracic epidural and paravertebral analgesia could be associated with decreased mortality in thoracotomy. 🎯 Critical patients seemed to benefit more. 🔗 More: bit.ly/3WVogWu

⚡PNB and previous neuropathy⚡ 🎯 The study showed that US-guided PNBs can be safely used in patients with pre-existing ulnar neuropathy undergoing decompressive surgery, with the added benefit of reduced persistent neuropathic pain. 🔗 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4fTiBZA

Check out this great tip for popliteal plexus block success! 🔗 If you want to read the entire letter with a detailed anatomic description, click here: bit.ly/3z1HXE3 🔗 Other article referred can be found here: bit.ly/4cInKkH Sara Amaral, MD, EDRA, DESAIC

🙂 🙁 Sentiment Speaks: How Patient Reviews Reflect Bias in Pain Management 👨🏽‍⚕️ Male and younger physicians received higher ratings and more positive sentiment, suggesting potential biases in patient reviews. 🔗 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4cDjmTU Chris Cheng Alopi Patel, M.D., FASA

🚨 Breakthrough use of Methoxyflurane inhalers 🚨 💥 RCT shows Methoxyflurane inhalers combined with local anesthesia ⬇️ pain during genicular nerve blocks with the same safety profile! What other painful procedures could this be used for? 🤔 Link ⬇️ bit.ly/3Z46rra

🚨 SPIP Block Breakthrough! 🚨 Natalie Langley Monica Harbell, MD, FASA cadaveric study demonstrates the spread of superficial parasternal intercostal plane (SPIP) blocks! 🙌 🔑 Multiple SPIP injections may be needed for anterior thoracic procedures Link ⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/3MlWVYJ

Don’t miss the new RAPM Focus episode! 🔥 Join Ryan D'Souza, MD & Nasir Hussain as they break down their game-changing review on the state of spinal cord stimulation research while discussing the evolving methodologies that shape pain management. Link ⬇️ bit.ly/3MmOdJH

💉 Perineural Dexamethasone 💉 ➡️ Adding perineural dexamethasone to a ropivacaine popliteal sciatic nerve block in pediatric foot surgery significantly extended pain relief and motor block duration without affecting blood glucose or stress markers. 🔗 bit.ly/3X93Lpp

Find out how the BMJ journals publishing team work to protect and preserve research integrity, ensuring honesty, transparency, and quality. #ContentIntegrity 👉 bit.ly/4e98Zs9

👩🏻‍🏫 RAPM is launching a Senior Mentorship Program! 👀 We're seeking experienced clinicians/researchers with a strong publication record to mentor new researchers in manuscript writing during the revision phase. Interested? 📥 Email [email protected] to sign up!

This month we highlight Michael Fettiplace MD, PhD. 🎯 Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, Michael Fettiplace, MD PhD shares a tip: "Editors and readers are busy people (...) don’t take 20 words to say something you can with 5." 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/3XeWkxb

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