Let me tell you, folks, Ultrasound (US) technology is doing something huge. It’s totally changing the game for regional anesthesiological procedures. We’re talking about a big, big expansion here. And when it comes to abdominal surgery, or anything to do with gynecology or urology, abdominal wall blocks are becoming key players. They’re part of this fantastic, multimodal postoperative pain concept. It’s incredible, really.

Now, don’t get me wrong, thoracic epidural analgesia, that’s still the gold standard for big surgeries. But here’s the thing, we’re moving fast. For surgeries on the lower extremities, the old ways, like neuroaxial or plexus blocks, they’re being left behind. Why? Because we want people up and moving, we want them out of the hospital, fast. So, we’re turning to selective, peripheral blocks. I’m talking about the PENG block, the adductor canal block – these are the future.

This article, it’s going to show you the shift, the big change in how we’re using regional anesthesiological procedures for the abdominal wall and lower extremity blocks. We’re focusing on the blocks that are making a difference. It’s a new era, folks, and it’s all thanks to Ultrasound technology. Believe me, it’s making healthcare great again.