Myth 1. Most patients don't need regional blocks because pain from ambulatory procedures is only mild.; Myth 2. Peripheral blocks don't last long enough to provide meaningful relief from painful surgery.; Myth 3. Patients will be uncomfortable and awake during nerve blockade. ; Myth 4. PNBs prolong turnover time and prolong PACU time due to ongoing numbness and weakness.; Myth 5. Lower-extremity PNBs prevent safe ambulation at home.; Myth 6. Site-specific infusions are as effective as PNBs.; Myth 7. Regional anesthesia is not cost-efficient.; Myth 8. You cannot get reimbursed for nerve blocks,... show all keywordsMyth 1. Most patients don't need regional blocks because pain from ambulatory procedures is only mild.; Myth 2. Peripheral blocks don't last long enough to provide meaningful relief from painful surgery.; Myth 3. Patients will be uncomfortable and awake during nerve blockade. ; Myth 4. PNBs prolong turnover time and prolong PACU time due to ongoing numbness and weakness.; Myth 5. Lower-extremity PNBs prevent safe ambulation at home.; Myth 6. Site-specific infusions are as effective as PNBs.; Myth 7. Regional anesthesia is not cost-efficient.; Myth 8. You cannot get reimbursed for nerve blocks, nor for ultrasound use with nerve blocks.; Overcoming hidden barriers; ASC; Adjuncts; Anesthesiology; Dr. Williams; Economics; Health; IV; Injecting; Institutes; Local; Lower-extremity PNBs; Magazine; March; Myth; National Institutes; Outpatient Surgery Magazine; PACU; PNBs; PNBs. 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Few would argue that peripheral nerve blocks are an excellent service to patients, yet the myths about PNBs persist. They delay start times and prolong turnover times. They don't last long enough in the OR and last too long in recovery. They're difficult to administer, and good luck getting paid for them. We're here to dispel those and other myths that could keep you from enjoying such benefits as superior pain relief and satisfied surgeons.
