Anesthesia & Pain Medicine

Case StudiesA 42-year-old male veteran presented with severe sternal pain from a sternotomy for an intrathoracic tumor fifteen years ago. As a result, he suffered from allodynia, or nerve-related skin sensitivity, causing extreme pain. The patient failed opioid the

Case StudiesA juvenile patient underwent a complex foot osteomy. Postoperative pain management required the administration of a single-injection distal sciatic nerve block. Ultrasound guidance during needle placement was required to ensure a quick, atraumatic punctur

Case StudiesThis study tested the hypothesis that a needle guided technique (NG) would allow faster central venous catheter placement, better success rates and fewer needle sticks than both the short-axis (S-FH) and long-axis (L-FH) free-handed methods. Additionally,

Publication BriefsThe authors describe an outbreak of Burkholderia cenocepacia bacteremia in 4 hospitals across Australia between the dates of March 2017 and May 2017. Eleven patients were infected, predominately in intensive...

Publication BriefsTo overcome two of the most significant barriers in providing a safe and efficient ultrasound-guided nerve block, a clinician must keep the needle in the image plane and avoid unintentional...

Publication BriefsIn this publication, the authors report the process and outcome of a clinical study comparing the use of Infiniti™ needle guide (CIVCO, Kalona, IA) and the free-hand (FH) technique to...

Publication BriefsThe authors describe the use of the Infiniti Plus (CIVCO Medical Solutions, Kalona, IA) needle guidance system in the facilitation of spinal anesthesia in patients with challenging anatomy such as...

Publication BriefsA clinical study approved by the Chiba Medical Center Ethical Committee was performed to test a three-step method designed to overcome pitfalls associated with ultrasound-guided long-axis central vein catheterization (LAX-IP)....

Publication BriefsThe authors hypothesized the use of an in-plane multi-angle needle guide would assist residents with novice ultrasound skills in performing a phantom simulated nerve block.

Publication BriefsThe authors conducted the first clinical, prospective, randomized trial of ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation for central venous catheterization with an in-plane multi-angle needle guide (Infiniti Plus, CIVCO, Kalona, IA). This...

Publication BriefsTrial participants consisted of 25 anesthesiologists with more than 2 years of clinical experience and/or who received simulation training at the author’s institutions. All participants had received prior simulation-based CVC...

Publication BriefsEnhancing needle visualization during parasagittal approach in paravertebral block for patients undergoing simple mastectomy using in-plane, multiangle ultrasound needle guidance system.

Publication BriefsThirty anaesthetists with varying levels of experience in performing regional nerve blocks participated in a crossover simulation study approved by the Melbourne Health Human Research Ethics Committee. Utilizing a porcine...

Publication BriefsExcerpt: The Cleveland Clinic performed a single-center, randomize, controlled trial to test the use of Infiniti Plus ™ Needle Guidance System during a femoral nerve catheter placement. The authors concluded...

Educational ExhibitsAverage block time in the InfinitiPlus™ group decreased by 33%. This difference maybe more apparent in clinicians doing this block less often or by residents since our team was very...

Educational ExhibitsUltrasound guided insertion is recommended for all routes of central venous catheterization. Make ultrasound needle guidance the standard of care in your facility for improved needle visualization, increased first-time success...

Educational ExhibitsUltrasound guidance for regional anesthesia has gained popularity over the last few years. There is increasing interest in real time ultrasound guidance for neuraxial anesthesia, especially in patients with technically...

Educational ExhibitsKeeping the needle tip within scan plane continues being a challenge. Infiniti Plus guides help us to increase the success of the block and patient safety.

Clinical ProfilesJohan Sellgren, MD, PhD, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

VideosFeaturing Dr. Glenn Woodworth and Dr. Jennifer Noerenberg, both Oregon Health & Science University

VideosDr. Sellgren Demonstrates the Use of the CIVCO TEE Holder

White PapersUnderstanding the Risks and Safe Utilization of Ultrasound Gel Ultrasound is used across many disciplines of medicine as a safe, effective technology for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Ultrasound-guided interventions, such...