Future of Regional Anaesthesia: "A Block for Everyone".

Abstract

Regional anaesthesia practice has changed dramatically, especially in the last 2-3 decades. Anaesthesiologists are far beyond doing only extremity and/or central neuraxial blocks. Unquestionably, the introduction of ultrasound into regional anaesthesia practice has a pivotal role in the so-called “renaissance” of regional anaesthesia today. Ultrasound allowed us to see not only the nerves themselves but also the fascial planes where nerves are located. In our own clinical practices, the diversity of the blocks is nothing comparable to what we used to do 15-20 years ago. Besides doing randomised controlled studies to test the newly introduced blocks