March 1, 2018

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Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks in the Emergency Department

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks offer effective and safe alternatives to systemic analgesics to manage pain in the ED. This article reviews the literature supporting the use of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in the ED and describes how to perform some of the most basic nerve blocks.

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Issue Date: March 1, 2018

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Farel (CME question reviewer) owns stock in Johnson & Johnson. Dr. Schneider (editor), Dr. Stapczynski (editor), Ms. Light (nurse planner), Dr. Canders (author), Dr. Morales (author), Ms. Sha (author), Dr. Kitchen (peer teviewer), Dr. Gibbs (peer reviewer), Ms. Mark (executive editor), Ms. Coplin (executive editor), and Ms. Hatcher (editorial group manager) report no financial relationships with companies related to the field of study covered by this CME activity.

Emergency Medicine Reports – March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks in the Emergency Department