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Apr 14
18m 22s

PECS Blocks and Nomenclature

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
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Dr. Adam Striker discusses PECS blocks and nomenclature with Dr. Christine Vo, member of the ACE editorial board. Learn about the history and efficacy of PECS blocks, the challenges of heterogeneous nomenclature, ongoing efforts to standardize nomenclature, and more. Recorded April 2025.

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