Bier block, also known as “Intravenous Regional Anesthesia” or “IVRA” was invented by August Bier in 1908 and has been most commonly used for short duration procedures of the upper extremity distal to the elbow. A Bier block is performed by inserting a small gauge IV as distal in the operative extremity as possible. [More…]
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