The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) has published groundbreaking guidelines to address infection prevention in regional anesthesia and pain medicine procedures. These comprehensive recommendations, developed over four years, aim to fill a critical gap in infection control practices for procedures ranging from nerve blocks to implantable pain therapies.

With experts' contributions, the guidelines focus on best practices to reduce infection risks, manage complications, and improve patient safety. The initiative directly responds to findings from ASRA Pain Medicine surveys highlighting a significant need for standardized approaches in this area.

These guidelines align with CDC research, emphasizing that proper protocols can prevent about 50% of surgical site infections. The full document will be published in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

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