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Hip Fractures and the Battle of the Blocks: SIFI vs IIFI

Hip Fractures and the Battle of the Blocks: SIFI vs IIFI

by Thariq Badiudeen, Rajiv Thavanathan, Yuqi Gu | Dec 18, 2025 | Anesthesiology, Featured, Ultrasound

Hip fractures are a common emergency department presentation and, with an aging population, their incidence will continue to rise. These injuries are profoundly painful, and many patients experience moderate to severe pain for at least one month following fracture...
PoCUS Pearl – Tibial Nerve Block

PoCUS Pearl – Tibial Nerve Block

by James Gilbertson, Paul Pageau | Oct 10, 2024 | Anesthesiology, Commentary, Procedural care, Radiology, Ultrasound

Ever tried injecting local anesthetic into the bottom of someone’s foot? If you have, you’ll understand the incredible pain and difficulty in trying to anesthetize this region. Fortunately, there’s a better way to anesthetize the plantar foot, and avoid getting kicked...
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