Expert perspectives on the requirements for implementing prehospital peripheral nerve blocks: a survey among members of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA) — Gaik et al. (2026)
Abstract Background Evidence on prehospital regional anesthesia (RA) is limited, with only a few trials comparing peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) to standard opioid analgesia. Although well established in hospitals, their use in prehospital care remains rare. This survey aimed to capture expert perspectives on prerequisites, barriers, and preferred block techniques for broader implementation of prehospital PNBs. Methods Members of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA) were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey. The 30-item questionnaire collected demographic data…
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