RMV->)Better Postop Pain Control
Re: "Blocking Out Postop Pain" (January, page 28). This excellent article accurately describes new approaches to regional anesthesia/analgesia practice. I am doing the type of outpatient regional anesthesia described in the article (limited to orthopedic cases because our ASC is dedicated to orthopedic surgery). I was a guest at the Duke outpatient facility in September, and am familiar with what they do there. I have patterned my practice on similar procedures, with exceptional acceptance by the surgeons and patients. Hopefully, more anesthesiologists will utilize these techniques.

Charles A. Kottmeier, MD
Medical Director and Anesthesiologist
Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Clearwater
writeMail("ckottmeier@aol.com")
Preop Patient Assessment