Crossfires: The Paradox of Choice - 'Old Blocks Are As Good As New Blocks' (NRAS 2023)

The following topic on "The Paradox of Choice - Old blocks Are As Good As New Blocks" was debated between Dr Amiruddin Nik Mohamed Kamil and Dr Azrin Mohd Azidin during the 2nd National Regional Anaesthesia Symposium (NRAS) 2023.

This was held on 4th - 5th March 2023 at the Jen Johor Puteri Harbour Hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

00:00: Don't forget to subscribe and share!
00:04: Introduction by moderator Dr Mafeitzeral Mamat
03:42: Dr Amiruddin's opening statement - Old Blocks are as good (if not better) than new nlocks
05:16: Anaesthesia for TKR surgery - Femoral nerve block vs Adductor Canal block
09:54: Anaesthesia for upper limb - Supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCB)
11:44: Comparison of single or double-injection technique for SCB
13:00: Dr Azrin's opening statement - New Blocks are better than Old Blocks
13:45: Ideal Blocks - efficacy and safety
15:10: Reasons for evolution of peripheral nerve block
16:54: Evolution of upper limb blocks (for shoulder surgeries)
17:20: Ultrasound-guided selective trunk block for surgical anaesthesia of whole upper extremity
18:28: Evolution of lower limb blocks (for hip and knee surgeries)
20:21: Block options for TKR
21:46: Dr Azrin's conclusions for new (ideal) blocks
22:31: Dr Amiruddin's rebuttal - why old blocks are better
25:58: Diaphragm-sparing in SCB vs SeTB
26:38: Better analgesia coverage in FNB compared to ACB
27:42: Dr Azrin's rebuttal - ideal blocks
32:04: Dr Amiruddin's closing statements

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