The type of anesthesia chosen is an integral part of the decision-making process for arteriovenous access construction. We discuss the different types of anesthesia used, with emphasis on brachial plexus block, which is potentially safer than general anesthesia in this fragile patient population with end-stage renal disease. Brachial plexus block is superior to local anesthesia and enables the use of a tourniquet to minimize potential damage to the blood vessels during anastomosis using microsurgery techniques, and does not lead to the vasospasm that may be seen with local anesthesia. Regional anesthesia has a beneficial sympathectomy-like effect that causes vasodilation with increased blood flow during surgery and in the fistula postoperatively that may prevent early thrombosis and potentially improve outcome.
Abstract"Pain Free Hospital" should be a new Anesthesiologist Domain. It is because the anesthesiologist is the most knowledgeable physician in pain control during the operation as well as in the recovery room. There is no reason why to stop this pain treatment in the wards. As mentioned by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Acute Pain Management: "Availability (24 hours) of anesthesiologists". A profound adjustment in the "pain free hospital" project is needed based on the availability of an anesthesiologist around the clock and not relying on other physicians or nurses.
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