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The Challenges of Ultrasound-guided Thoracic Paravertebral Blocks in Rib Fracture Patients

Thoracic paravertebral blocks (TPVBs) provide an effective pain relief modality in conditions where thoracic epidurals are contraindicated. Historically, TPVBs were placed relying solely on the landmark-based technique, but the availability of ultrasound imaging makes it a valuable and practical too...

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Published in:Cureus
Main Authors: Wardhan, Richa, Kantamneni, Sowmya
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Cureus 2020
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7153808/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32292684
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.7626
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