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Genetics and pain
It has been well known for years that there is considerable interindividual variability in the sensitivity to and tolerance of experimental pain stimuli, in the propensity to develop painful pathologies, and in the response to analgesic therapies; however, this does not mean that such differences are because of genetic factors alone, as pain is a complex phonemenon in which psychological and environmental factors, for example, as well as those inherent to physiological mechanisms, play an important role. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - November 12, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Antonio Montes Pérez Source Type: research

Regional anesthesia and chronification of acute postoperative pain
Chronification of acute postoperative pain is the consequence of a number of factors; the article mentions different preemptive strategies that may put a limit to its development. Certain anesthetic and analgesic techniques have been assessed over the last years, and most articles highlight the usefulness of carrying out regional anesthesia techniques from the intraoperative period through several days into the postoperative period. Preventing the patients from suffering acute postoperative pain is one of the most appropriate tools for stopping the activation of the mechanisms involved in pain chronification. (Source: Tech...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - November 10, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Carlos Tornero Source Type: research

Introduction
“All creation is a mine, and every man a miner. The whole earth, and all within it, upon it, and round about it, including himself … are the infinitely various “leads” from which, man, from the first, was to dig out his destiny.” Quote by Abraham Lincoln in his first lecture on “Discoveries and Inventions” before the Young Men׳s Association of Bloomington, Illinois on April 6, 1858. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - November 10, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Maged Guirguis Source Type: research

Introduction
“All creation is a mine, and every man a miner. The whole earth, and all within it, upon it, and round about it, including himself … are the infinitely various “leads” from which, man, from the first, was to dig out his destiny.” Quote by Abraham Lincoln in his first lecture on “Discover ies and Inventions” before the Young Men׳s Association of Bloomington, Illinois on April 6, 1858. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - November 9, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Maged Guirguis Source Type: research

Introduction
Chronic postoperative pain is that, which lasts more than 3 months after the surgical procedure and not in relation to any prior condition that the patient could have. Its incidence is highly dependent on the type of surgery and patient characteristics. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - November 9, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Carlos Tornero Source Type: research

Preoperative risks factors in postoperative pain (or persistent postoperative pain)
The management of postoperative pain should not only focus on the surgery procedure. Taking into account of many parameters that can change the course of the perioperative pain; an early preoperative anesthesia management should allow to improve various protocols. Some factors can be greatly improved during the preoperative period; others parameters can be modified by the protocol during or after the surgery. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - November 6, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jean-Pierre Estebe Source Type: research

FMi: Editorial Board
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Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - June 30, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

FMii: Table of Contents
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Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - June 30, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Malpractice and claims in interventional pain treatment
Complications of pain medicine practice are common. Interventional techniques carry significant complications and risks. There is evidence that avoiding distressed or angry patients is associated with better outcomes, fewer complaints, and lower rates of litigation. Being respectful and pleasant with patients and communicating with them lead to lower rates of complaints and litigation. The empathy in the medical-patient relationship can avoid, in many cases, the demands for negligence. Informed consent must be obtained for each of the pain unit interventional techniques to adequately cover 2 crucial requirements: correct p...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - March 4, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Luz Cánovas Martínez, Mar Domínguez García Source Type: research

Diagnostic nerve block and trigger point complications
This article reviews the technical aspects, the anatomy, and the pathophysiology of complications, as well as their prevention and how to minimize their effect on the patient. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - March 4, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Maria Luisa Franco Gay, Garbiñe Urtusagasti, Gisela Roca Amatria, Javier De Andrés Ares, Consuelo Nieto, Maite Bovaira Source Type: research

Radiofrequency techniques: Complications and troubleshooting
Radiofrequency (RF) is a minimally invasive, target-selective technique that has demonstrated success in reducing pain in several chronic pain conditions. The lack of standard continuous RF ablation protocols for specific targets makes it difficult to compare the percentage of complications of RF between different studies addressing the same pain syndrome. The present article reviews the most frequent complications associated with the most widely used percutaneous continuous RF techniques in pain treatment, and the strategies used to minimize such complications. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - March 4, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gisela Roca, Javier de Andres Ares, Maria Luisa Franco, Consuelo Nieto, Maria Teresa Bovaira Source Type: research

Anticoagulation and interventional pain management
Interventional pain management is a specialty that uses invasive procedures to diagnose and treat chronic pain. Patients undergoing these treatments may be receiving exogenous anticoagulants and antithrombotics. Even though the risk of major bleeding is very small, the consequences can be catastrophic. However, the role of antithrombotic therapy for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease to decrease the incidence of acute cerebral and cardiovascular events is also crucial. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - March 4, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Blanca Martínez Serrano, Enrique Canser Cuenca, Elena García Higuera, Alfredo Fernández Esplá, Elena Gredilla Díaz, Javier de Andrés Ares, Fernando Gilsanz Rodríguez Source Type: research

Epidural Complications and troubleshooting
Epidural corticosteroid infiltrations are an important option for the treatment of pain, though they are not without complications. The present review was based on a PubMed database search of articles covering the period between 1983 and 2014. The described complications can be grouped into the following categories: (1) Infections: The global risk of infections following epidural corticosteroid infiltration is 1%–2%, of which 0.1% prove serious. (2) Neurologic alterations: These complications are due to neurotoxicity (arachnoiditis or aseptic meningitis) or intra-arterial puncture and embolization of particulate corticos...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - March 2, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Maria Teresa Bovaira-Forner, Javier de Andres, Gisela Roca, Maria Luisa Franco, Consuelo Nieto, Paula Bovaira Source Type: research

Epiduroscopy: Complications and troubleshooting
Epiduroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic technique that was introduced in clinical practice in early 1990s. We have performed a systematic review of side effects and complications reported in literature. Troubleshooting to prevent or reduce complications has been proposed. Dural puncture and fluid injection overpressure were the main causes of complications. According to the published evidence, conventional epiduroscopy is a safe procedure with no mortality and little morbidity. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - March 2, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Martín Avellanal, Gonzalo Diaz-Reganon, Alejandro Orts, Lucio Gonzalez-Montero, Javier De Andres Source Type: research