New Insights into Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Anesthesiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026 | Viewed by 68
Special Issue Editors
Interests: regional anesthesia; ultrasound-guided nerve blocks; acute and chronic pain management; perioperative medicine; intensive care and critical care anesthesia; opioid-sparing strategies; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
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Interests: regional anesthesia; ultrasound-guided nerve blocks; acute and chronic pain management; perioperative medicine; intensive care and critical care anesthesia; opioid-sparing strategies; enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Regional anesthesia and pain management are rapidly evolving fields that play a pivotal role in modern perioperative care. Advances in ultrasound-guided techniques, novel interfascial plane blocks, and multimodal analgesia strategies have significantly improved patient outcomes, reducing opioid consumption, enhancing recovery, and minimizing complications.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments and emerging trends in regional anesthesia and pain management across diverse clinical settings, including orthopedic, pediatric, and geriatric populations. Particular attention will be given to innovative techniques such as erector spinae plane block, pericapsular nerve group block, and other ultrasound-guided approaches, as well as their impact on postoperative pain control, inflammatory response, and functional recovery.
We welcome original research articles, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that explore the efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of regional anesthesia techniques. Contributions addressing opioid-sparing strategies, personalized pain management, and the integration of regional anesthesia into enhanced recovery pathways are especially encouraged.
By bringing together cutting-edge research and clinical insights, this Special Issue aims to advance knowledge and support evidence-based practice in regional anesthesia and pain medicine.
Dr. Małgorzata Reysner
Dr. Szymon Bialka
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- regional anesthesia
- pain management
- ultrasound-guided techniques
- erector spinae plane block
- pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block
- interfascial plane blocks
- multimodal analgesia
- opioid-sparing analgesia
- postoperative pain
- inflammatory response
- enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
- pediatric anesthesia
- geriatric anesthesia
- orthopedic anesthesia
- randomized controlled trials
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