Breaking Through Pain Barriers: Latest Advances in Long-Acting Nerve Blocks

Breaking Through Pain Barriers: Latest Advances in Long-Acting Nerve Blocks   Introduction How long does a nerve block last remains a crucial question in pain management, particularly as over 51 million adults in the United States—more than one in five Americans—live with chronic pain

The Opioid-Free OR: Can Multimodal Anesthesia Eliminate Narcotics Entirely?

The Opioid-Free OR: Can Multimodal Anesthesia Eliminate Narcotics Entirely?   Abstract The growing opioid crisis has pushed healthcare systems worldwide to explore alternative pain management strategies, particularly in the perioperative setting. This paper examines the feasibility and effectiveness of opioid-free anesthesia through multimodal approaches

Tranexamic Acid in Non-Trauma Cases: The Hidden Risks You Should Know

Tranexamic Acid in Non-Trauma Cases The Hidden Risks You Should Know Introduction Tranexamic acid is a synthetic antifibrinolytic agent widely used to reduce bleeding by inhibiting plasminogen activation and fibrin degradation. Its efficacy in trauma related hemorrhage has led to broad acceptance across emergency

Hidden Crisis: Why Sarcopenia Treatment Matters More Than You Think in 2025

Hidden Crisis: Why Sarcopenia Treatment Matters More Than You Think in 2025   Introduction Sarcopenia treatment represents a critical healthcare priority as the prevalence of this age-related muscle wasting condition reaches alarming levels. The economic burden of sarcopenia in the United States was approximately

Point-of-Care Whole-Genome Sequencing in the ED: A Glimpse of the Future?

Point-of-Care Whole-Genome Sequencing in the ED A Glimpse of the Future  Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract The introduction of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) into emergency department (ED) settings has the potential to reshape acute care medicine by enabling rapid,

Mechanical CPR Devices: Worth the Cost?

Mechanical CPR Devices Worth the Cost  Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract This paper examines whether mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices provide sufficient clinical and operational benefits to justify their substantial financial cost to healthcare systems. As

The Truth About Physician Financial Myths: What Most Doctors Get Wrong

The Truth About Physician Financial Myths: What Most Doctors Get Wrong  Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Introduction Physician financial myths persist despite the extensive education doctors receive. According to recent research by AMA Insurance, fewer

Pulse Pressure Variation: The Missing Key to Fluid Responsiveness in ED

Pulse Pressure Variation - The Missing Key to Fluid Responsiveness in ED   Introduction Pulse pressure variation remains a critical but underutilized method for assessing fluid responsiveness in emergency and critical care settings. Despite the widespread use of fluid bolus administration in shock and circulatory failure, approximately half

Breaking Through Pain Barriers: Latest Advances in Long-Acting Nerve Blocks