Saranac Lake, New York-based anesthesiologist Dr. John Kidd earned his MD at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin. Having worked as an anesthesiologist for nearly 20 years, John Kidd, MD, pursues several professional interests, including ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, a procedure used to deliver localized anesthetic during medical procedures.
First developed in the 1990s, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) has grown in popularity in recent years due to the introduction of transportable ultrasound machines. Practitioners applying anesthesia through this method use ultrasound to better visualize where to place needles for delivery to a very localized area. The procedure offers a number of benefits that make it a favored method with anesthesiologists.
Practitioners using UGRA find that the method cuts down on possible complications that may be involved with an anesthetic while also boosting success rates. Additionally, the procedure provides novice practitioners the ability to learn with a more precise tool.
First developed in the 1990s, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) has grown in popularity in recent years due to the introduction of transportable ultrasound machines. Practitioners applying anesthesia through this method use ultrasound to better visualize where to place needles for delivery to a very localized area. The procedure offers a number of benefits that make it a favored method with anesthesiologists.
Practitioners using UGRA find that the method cuts down on possible complications that may be involved with an anesthetic while also boosting success rates. Additionally, the procedure provides novice practitioners the ability to learn with a more precise tool.
