Why the study?
ICU patients are vulnerable to severe pain from multiple etiologies, and pain management is emerging as a standard of care in the critically ill.
The management of pain in the critically ill population using regional anesthesia is emerging as a standard of care in the ICU.
Supports emerging role of regional anesthesia for ICU pain; leaves open need for randomized trials before adoption.
Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are vulnerable to severe pain as a result of tissue injury due to serious illnesses, inflammation, major surgeries, body positioning, medical devices, and traumatic injuries. The management of pain in the critically ill population is emerging as a standard of care in the intensive care unit (ICU).
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