Lack of July effect in the utilization of neuraxial and peripheral nerve block in US teaching hospitals: a retrospective analysis.
Sang Jo KimLauren WilsonJiabin LiuDavid H KimMegan FiasconaroJashvant PoeranCarrie FreemanJonathan BeatheStavros MemtsoudisPublished in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2020)
Utilization of neuraxial and regional anesthesia techniques was not affected during the initial transition period of new house staff in US teaching institutions. It is feasible that enough resources are available in the system to accommodate periods of turnover and maintain levels of regional anesthetic care including additional attending anesthesiologist oversight.