Continuous peripheral nerve block for battlefield anesthesia and evacuation.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Peripheral nerve and continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) have the potential to be valuable techniques in combat anesthesia. We describe the first successful application of CPNB in the pain management and surgical management of a combat casualty as he was evacuated from the Iraqi battlefield to the United States.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Buckenmaier, CC; McKnight, GM; Winkley, JV; Bleckner, LL; Shannon, C; Klein, SM; Lyons, RC; Chiles, JH
Published Date
- 2005
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 30 / 2
Start / End Page
- 202 - 205
PubMed ID
- 15765463
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1098-7339
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.rapm.2004.10.005
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England