Development of a Standardized Peripheral Nerve Block Procedure Note Form. Issue 1 (1st January 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gerancher, J. C.; Viscusi, Eugene R.; Liguori, Gregory A.; McCartney, Colin J.; Williams, Brian A.; Ilfeld, Brian M.; Grant, Stuart A.; Hebl, James R.; Hadzic, Admir
• Is Part Of: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine. Volume 30:Issue 1(2005)
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 71
• Publication Date: 2005-01-01
• Subjects: Regional anesthesia -- Peripheral nerve block -- Procedure note -- Documentation -- Medical record; Conduction anesthesia -- Periodicals; Pain medicine -- Periodicals; 617.964
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rapm.2004.11.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1098-7339

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: Despite the tremendous growth of peripheral nerve blocks, no standard format exists to document their performance. Our objective was to create a peripheral nerve block form based on key elements of literature evidence and on our own group consensus. Results: We describe the process and results of our multi-institutional effort to construct a standardized peripheral nerve block procedure form. Conclusion: A form was developed to help meet the medical, legal, and billing requirements of documentation consistent with the performance of peripheral nerve block.