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Comparison of Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulation Techniques for Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Shoulder Surgery in a Residency Training Environment: A Randomized, Controlled, Observer-Blinded Trial

Leslie C. Thomas, Sean K. Graham, Kristie D. Osteen, Heather Scuderi Porter and Bobby D. Nossaman
Ochsner Journal September 2011, 11 (3) 246-252;
Leslie C. Thomas
Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
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Kristie D. Osteen
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Heather Scuderi Porter
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Bobby D. Nossaman
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vol. 11 no. 3 246-252
PubMed 
21960758

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Ochsner Journal
Print ISSN 
1524-5012
Online ISSN 
1524-5012
History 
  • Published online September 1, 2011.

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  1. Leslie C. Thomas, MD,
  2. Sean K. Graham, MD,
  3. Kristie D. Osteen, MD,
  4. Heather Scuderi Porter, BA and
  5. Bobby D. Nossaman, MD
  1. Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
  1. Address correspondence to Leslie Thomas, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121, Tel: (504) 842-3755, Fax: (504) 842-2036, Email: lesthomas{at}ochsner.org
  1. The authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the subject matter of this article.

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