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Ultrasound pain management (Benefits (Accuracy (Avoidance of vascular…
Ultrasound pain management
Benefits
Real time imaging
Accuracy
Avoidance of vascular structures
No radiation
Decreased risk of adverse side effects
Low cost
Non-opioid alternative to pain management
Fast acting method to relieve pain for the patient
Provides detailed visualization of the area in pain
Sterile procedure
Normal Pain Management Areas
Back
Hip
Cervical spine
Shoulder
Facial nerve regions
Elbow
Cranial
Mechanism of Action
Targets nerve conduction pathways
Peripheral nerves unable to send signals to spinal cord
Relieved pain for both short and long term
Risks
Could damage cellular activity
Area of pain could be missed by physician with needle
Should not be used near a pacemaker
Nerve could be hit, causing the patient more complications
Risk of infection with breaking skin
Reasons for Use
Trauma
Bone fractures
Minor surgeries
Arthritis
Emergent situations
Pain associated with dislocations, lacerations, burns
Biopsy
Carpal tunnel syndrome