Practice and challenges related to regional anesthesia in Amhara regional hospitals, Northwest-Ethiopia: a web-based survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regional anesthesia (RA) can improve patient outcomes and reduce perioperative complications including deaths. Despite its benefits, RA is less utilised in low-resource settings. The purpose of this study was to assess practice and challenges related to RA in Amhara Regional Hospitals, Northwest-Ethiopia.

Methods

A web- based survey was distributed among 360 anesthetists working in Amhara Regional Hospitals, Northwest-Ethiopia from November 15 - January 30, 2023. An English, semi-structure, self-administered questionnaire was disseminated by email and telegram following ethical clearance. The survey included questions about the use of RA, socio-demographic characteristics of anesthetist, types of practiced regional blocks, and barriers to perform RA. All volunteer

SUBMITTER: Admassie BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11533389 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature