2024

El-Boghdadly, K. et al. (2024) Standardizing nomenclature in regional anesthesia: an ASRA-ESRA Delphi consensus study of upper and lower limb nerve blocks. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 49, pp. 782-792. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2023-104884) (PMID:38050174)

Lewis, O. et al. (2024) Regional anaesthesia research priorities: a Regional Anaesthesia UK (RA-UK) priority setting partnership involving patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Anaesthesia, (Accepted for Publication)

McLeod, G. et al. (2024) Development and validation of metrics for assessment of ultrasound-guided fascial block skills. British Journal of Anaesthesia, (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.06.039)

Bowness, J. S. et al. (2024) Variability between human experts and artificial intelligence in identification of anatomical structures by ultrasound in regional anaesthesia: a framework for evaluation of assistive artificial intelligence. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 132(5), pp. 1063-1072. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.09.023) (PMCID:PMC11103080)

Ferry, J. et al. (2024) Research priorities in regional anaesthesia: an international Delphi study. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 132(5), pp. 1041-1048. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.033) (PMID:38448274) (PMCID:PMC11103078)

Hewson, D. W., Ferry, J. and MacFarlane, A. J.R. (2024) Celebrating the state of the art and innovations in regional anaesthesia in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 132(5), pp. 1012-1015. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.02.008) (PMID:38448273)

Hill, J. et al. (2024) Core outcome set for peripheral regional anesthesia research: a systematic review and Delphi study. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 47(11), pp. 691-697. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2022-103751) (PMID:35863787)

2023

Bellew, B. et al. (2023) Regional anaesthesia training in the UK – a national survey. BJA Open, 8, 100241. (doi: 10.1016/j.bjao.2023.100241)

Shevlin, S. P., Turbitt, L., Burckett-St.Laurent, D., Macfarlane, A. J. and Bowness, J. S. (2023) Augmented reality in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia: an exploratory study on models with potential implications for training. Cureus, 15(7), e42346. (doi: 10.7759/cureus.42346) (PMID:37621802) (PMCID:PMC10445048)

Evans, A., Shevlin, S., Burckett-St.Laurent, D., Bowness, J., Kearns, R. J. and MacFarlane, A. (2023) Pilot study exploring if an augmented reality NeedleTrainer device improves novice performance of a simulated central venous catheter insertion on a phantom. Cureus, 15(6), e40197. (doi: 10.7759/cureus.40197) (PMID:37431346) (PMCID:PMC10329877)

Hewson, D. W., Scott, C. E.H. and Macfarlane, A. J.R. (2023) Regional analgesia for total hip arthroplasty and Schwartz's paradox. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 130(6), pp. 650-654. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.03.023) (PMID:37105898)

Bowness, J. S. et al. (2023) Evaluation of the impact of assistive artificial intelligence on ultrasound scanning for regional anaesthesia. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 130(2), pp. 226-233. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2022.07.049) (PMID:36088136) (PMCID:PMC9900732)

2022

Ashken, T. et al. (2022) Recommendations for anatomical structures to identify on ultrasound for the performance of intermediate and advanced blocks in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 47(12), pp. 762-772. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2022-103738) (PMID:36283714)

Ahmed, H. M. et al. (2022) Recommendations for effective documentation in regional anesthesia: an expert panel Delphi consensus project. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 47(5), pp. 301-308. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103136) (PMID:35193970) (PMCID:PMC8961753)

Kearns, R. J. , Womack, J. and Macfarlane, A. A.J.R. (2022) Regional anaesthesia research – where to now? British Journal of Pain, 16(2), pp. 132-135. (doi: 10.1177/20494637221091139)

Shelley, B. G., Anderson, K. J. and Macfarlane, A. J.R. (2022) Regional anaesthesia for thoracic surgery: what is the PROSPECT that fascial plane blocks are the answer? Anaesthesia, 77(3), pp. 252-256. (doi: 10.1111/anae.15612) (PMID:34751945)

Kietaibl, S. et al. (2022) Regional anaesthesia in patients on antithrombotic drugs: joint ESAIC/ESRA guidelines. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 39(2), pp. 100-132. (doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000001600) (PMID:34980845)

Uppal, V., Shanthanna, H., Kalagara, H., Sondekoppam, R. V., Hakim, S. M., Rosenblatt, M. A., Pawa, A., Macfarlane, A. , Moka, E. and Narouze, S. (2022) The practice of regional anesthesia during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international survey of members of three regional anesthesia societies. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie, 69, pp. 243-255. (doi: 10.1007/s12630-021-02150-8) (PMID:34796460) (PMCID:PMC8601752)

Bowness, J. S. et al. (2022) International consensus on anatomical structures to identify on ultrasound for the performance of basic blocks in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 47(2), pp. 106-112. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103004) (PMID:34552005)

Uppal, V., Shanthanna, H., Kalagara, H., Sondekoppam, R. V., Hakim, S. M., Rosenblatt, M. A., Pawa, A., Macfarlane, A. J.R. , Moka, E. and Narouze, S. (2022) The practice of regional anesthesia during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international survey of members of three regional anesthesia societies = Pratique de l’anesthésie régionale pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 : un sondage international auprès des membres de trois sociétés d’anesthésie régionale. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie, 69(2), pp. 243-255. (doi: 10.1007/s12630-021-02150-8) (PMID:34796460) (PMCID:PMC8601752)

2021

Macfarlane, A. J.R. et al. (2021) Anaesthesia Choice for Creation of Arteriovenous Fistula (ACCess) study protocol: a randomised controlled trial comparing primary unassisted patency at 1 year of primary arteriovenous fistulae created under regional compared to local anaesthesia. BMJ Open, 11(12), e052188. (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052188) (PMID:34937718) (PMCID:PMC8704953)

McGovern, C., Quasim, T. , Puxty, K. , Shaw, M., Ng, W., Gilhooly, C. , Arkoulis, N., Basler, M., MacFarlane, A. and Paton, L. (2021) Neuropathic agents in the management of pruritus in burn injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open, 6(1), e000810. (doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2021-000810)

2020

Macfarlane, A. J.R. , Harrop-Griffiths, W. and Pawa, A. (2020) Regional anaesthesia and COVID-19: first choice at last? British Journal of Anaesthesia, 125(3), pp. 243-247. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.05.016) (PMID:32532429) (PMCID:PMC7254013)

Aitken, E., Kearns, R. , Gaianu, L., Jackson, A., Steven, M., Kinsella, J., Clancy, M. and MacFarlane, A. (2020) Long-term functional patency and cost-effectiveness of arteriovenous fistula creation under regional anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 31(8), pp. 1871-1882. (doi: 10.1681/ASN.2019111209) (PMID:32709710)

2019

MacFarlane, A. J.R. , Vlassakov, K. and Elkassabany, N. (2019) Regional anesthesia for vascular surgery: does the anesthetic choice influence outcome? Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 32(5), pp. 690-696. (doi: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000000781) (PMID:31415047)

2018

Sankar, A., Behboudi, M., Abdallah, F. W., MacFarlane, A. and Brull, R. (2018) Transient neurologic symptoms following spinal anesthesia with isobaric mepivacaine: A decade of experience at Toronto Western Hospital. Anesthesiology Research and Practice, 2018, 1901426. (doi: 10.1155/2018/1901426)

2017

Kearns, R. , MacFarlane, A. , Kinsella, J. and Anderson, K. (2017) Fascia iliaca block for hip replacement - adjuvants and ethics. A reply. Anaesthesia, 72(5), pp. 660-661. (doi: 10.1111/anae.13881) (PMID:28401543)

Kearns, R. , Macfarlane, A. , Kinsella, J. and Anderson, K. (2017) Fascia iliaca block for primary hip arthroplasty - a reply. Anaesthesia, 72(3), pp. 409-410. (doi: 10.1111/anae.13825) (PMID:28176315)

2016

Kearns, R., Macfarlane, A. , Grant, A., Puxty, K. , Harrison, P., Shaw, M., Anderson, K. and Kinsella, J. (2016) A randomised, controlled, double blind, non-inferiority trial of ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block vs. spinal morphine for analgesia after primary hip arthroplasty. Anaesthesia, 71(12), pp. 1431-1440. (doi: 10.1111/anae.13620) (PMID:27714758)

Aitken, E., Jackson, A., Kearns, R. , Steven, M., Kinsella, J., Clancy, M. and MacFarlane, A. (2016) Effect of regional versus local anaesthesia on outcome after arteriovenous fistula creation: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet, 388(10049), pp. 1067-1074. (doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30948-5) (PMID:27492881)

2013

O'Donnell, C. , Burns, N. , Dowrick, C., Lionis, C. and MacFarlane, A. (2013) Health-care access for migrants in Europe. Lancet, 382(9890), p. 393. (doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)61666-9)

MacFarlane, A. J. R. , Kearns, R., Aitken, E., Kinsella, J. and Clancy, M. (2013) Does regional compared to local anaesthesia influence outcome after arteriovenous fistula creation? Trials, 14, 263. (doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-14-263) (PMID:23958289) (PMCID:PMC3765116)

2011

MacFarlane, A.J.R. , Bhatia, A. and Brull, R. (2011) Needle to nerve proximity: what do the animal studies tell us? Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 36(3), pp. 290-302. (doi: 10.1097/AAP.0b013e318217a9ed)

Brull, R., MacFarlane, A.J.R. , Parrington, S.J., Koshkin, A. and Chan, V.W.S. (2011) Is circumferential injection advantageous for ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block? Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 36(3), pp. 266-270. (doi: 10.1097/AAP.0b013e318217a6a1)

Kearns, R.J., MacFarlane, A.J.R. , Anderson, K.J. and Kinsella, J. (2011) Intrathecal opioid versus ultrasound guided fascia iliaca plane block for analgesia after primary hip arthroplasty: study protocol for a randomised, blinded, noninferiority controlled trial. Trials, 12(51), pp. 1-6. (doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-12-51)

2009

MacFarlane, A. and Anderson, K. (2009) Infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, 9(5), pp. 139-143. (doi: 10.1093/bjaceaccp/mkp024)

Articles

El-Boghdadly, K. et al. (2024) Standardizing nomenclature in regional anesthesia: an ASRA-ESRA Delphi consensus study of upper and lower limb nerve blocks. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 49, pp. 782-792. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2023-104884) (PMID:38050174)

Lewis, O. et al. (2024) Regional anaesthesia research priorities: a Regional Anaesthesia UK (RA-UK) priority setting partnership involving patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Anaesthesia, (Accepted for Publication)

McLeod, G. et al. (2024) Development and validation of metrics for assessment of ultrasound-guided fascial block skills. British Journal of Anaesthesia, (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.06.039)

Bowness, J. S. et al. (2024) Variability between human experts and artificial intelligence in identification of anatomical structures by ultrasound in regional anaesthesia: a framework for evaluation of assistive artificial intelligence. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 132(5), pp. 1063-1072. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.09.023) (PMCID:PMC11103080)

Ferry, J. et al. (2024) Research priorities in regional anaesthesia: an international Delphi study. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 132(5), pp. 1041-1048. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.033) (PMID:38448274) (PMCID:PMC11103078)

Hewson, D. W., Ferry, J. and MacFarlane, A. J.R. (2024) Celebrating the state of the art and innovations in regional anaesthesia in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 132(5), pp. 1012-1015. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.02.008) (PMID:38448273)

Hill, J. et al. (2024) Core outcome set for peripheral regional anesthesia research: a systematic review and Delphi study. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 47(11), pp. 691-697. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2022-103751) (PMID:35863787)

Bellew, B. et al. (2023) Regional anaesthesia training in the UK – a national survey. BJA Open, 8, 100241. (doi: 10.1016/j.bjao.2023.100241)

Shevlin, S. P., Turbitt, L., Burckett-St.Laurent, D., Macfarlane, A. J. and Bowness, J. S. (2023) Augmented reality in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia: an exploratory study on models with potential implications for training. Cureus, 15(7), e42346. (doi: 10.7759/cureus.42346) (PMID:37621802) (PMCID:PMC10445048)

Evans, A., Shevlin, S., Burckett-St.Laurent, D., Bowness, J., Kearns, R. J. and MacFarlane, A. (2023) Pilot study exploring if an augmented reality NeedleTrainer device improves novice performance of a simulated central venous catheter insertion on a phantom. Cureus, 15(6), e40197. (doi: 10.7759/cureus.40197) (PMID:37431346) (PMCID:PMC10329877)

Hewson, D. W., Scott, C. E.H. and Macfarlane, A. J.R. (2023) Regional analgesia for total hip arthroplasty and Schwartz's paradox. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 130(6), pp. 650-654. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.03.023) (PMID:37105898)

Bowness, J. S. et al. (2023) Evaluation of the impact of assistive artificial intelligence on ultrasound scanning for regional anaesthesia. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 130(2), pp. 226-233. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2022.07.049) (PMID:36088136) (PMCID:PMC9900732)

Ashken, T. et al. (2022) Recommendations for anatomical structures to identify on ultrasound for the performance of intermediate and advanced blocks in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 47(12), pp. 762-772. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2022-103738) (PMID:36283714)

Ahmed, H. M. et al. (2022) Recommendations for effective documentation in regional anesthesia: an expert panel Delphi consensus project. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 47(5), pp. 301-308. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103136) (PMID:35193970) (PMCID:PMC8961753)

Kearns, R. J. , Womack, J. and Macfarlane, A. A.J.R. (2022) Regional anaesthesia research – where to now? British Journal of Pain, 16(2), pp. 132-135. (doi: 10.1177/20494637221091139)

Shelley, B. G., Anderson, K. J. and Macfarlane, A. J.R. (2022) Regional anaesthesia for thoracic surgery: what is the PROSPECT that fascial plane blocks are the answer? Anaesthesia, 77(3), pp. 252-256. (doi: 10.1111/anae.15612) (PMID:34751945)

Kietaibl, S. et al. (2022) Regional anaesthesia in patients on antithrombotic drugs: joint ESAIC/ESRA guidelines. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 39(2), pp. 100-132. (doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000001600) (PMID:34980845)

Uppal, V., Shanthanna, H., Kalagara, H., Sondekoppam, R. V., Hakim, S. M., Rosenblatt, M. A., Pawa, A., Macfarlane, A. , Moka, E. and Narouze, S. (2022) The practice of regional anesthesia during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international survey of members of three regional anesthesia societies. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie, 69, pp. 243-255. (doi: 10.1007/s12630-021-02150-8) (PMID:34796460) (PMCID:PMC8601752)

Bowness, J. S. et al. (2022) International consensus on anatomical structures to identify on ultrasound for the performance of basic blocks in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 47(2), pp. 106-112. (doi: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103004) (PMID:34552005)

Uppal, V., Shanthanna, H., Kalagara, H., Sondekoppam, R. V., Hakim, S. M., Rosenblatt, M. A., Pawa, A., Macfarlane, A. J.R. , Moka, E. and Narouze, S. (2022) The practice of regional anesthesia during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international survey of members of three regional anesthesia societies = Pratique de l’anesthésie régionale pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 : un sondage international auprès des membres de trois sociétés d’anesthésie régionale. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie, 69(2), pp. 243-255. (doi: 10.1007/s12630-021-02150-8) (PMID:34796460) (PMCID:PMC8601752)

Macfarlane, A. J.R. et al. (2021) Anaesthesia Choice for Creation of Arteriovenous Fistula (ACCess) study protocol: a randomised controlled trial comparing primary unassisted patency at 1 year of primary arteriovenous fistulae created under regional compared to local anaesthesia. BMJ Open, 11(12), e052188. (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052188) (PMID:34937718) (PMCID:PMC8704953)

McGovern, C., Quasim, T. , Puxty, K. , Shaw, M., Ng, W., Gilhooly, C. , Arkoulis, N., Basler, M., MacFarlane, A. and Paton, L. (2021) Neuropathic agents in the management of pruritus in burn injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open, 6(1), e000810. (doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2021-000810)

Macfarlane, A. J.R. , Harrop-Griffiths, W. and Pawa, A. (2020) Regional anaesthesia and COVID-19: first choice at last? British Journal of Anaesthesia, 125(3), pp. 243-247. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.05.016) (PMID:32532429) (PMCID:PMC7254013)

Aitken, E., Kearns, R. , Gaianu, L., Jackson, A., Steven, M., Kinsella, J., Clancy, M. and MacFarlane, A. (2020) Long-term functional patency and cost-effectiveness of arteriovenous fistula creation under regional anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 31(8), pp. 1871-1882. (doi: 10.1681/ASN.2019111209) (PMID:32709710)

MacFarlane, A. J.R. , Vlassakov, K. and Elkassabany, N. (2019) Regional anesthesia for vascular surgery: does the anesthetic choice influence outcome? Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 32(5), pp. 690-696. (doi: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000000781) (PMID:31415047)

Sankar, A., Behboudi, M., Abdallah, F. W., MacFarlane, A. and Brull, R. (2018) Transient neurologic symptoms following spinal anesthesia with isobaric mepivacaine: A decade of experience at Toronto Western Hospital. Anesthesiology Research and Practice, 2018, 1901426. (doi: 10.1155/2018/1901426)

Kearns, R. , MacFarlane, A. , Kinsella, J. and Anderson, K. (2017) Fascia iliaca block for hip replacement - adjuvants and ethics. A reply. Anaesthesia, 72(5), pp. 660-661. (doi: 10.1111/anae.13881) (PMID:28401543)

Kearns, R. , Macfarlane, A. , Kinsella, J. and Anderson, K. (2017) Fascia iliaca block for primary hip arthroplasty - a reply. Anaesthesia, 72(3), pp. 409-410. (doi: 10.1111/anae.13825) (PMID:28176315)

Kearns, R., Macfarlane, A. , Grant, A., Puxty, K. , Harrison, P., Shaw, M., Anderson, K. and Kinsella, J. (2016) A randomised, controlled, double blind, non-inferiority trial of ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block vs. spinal morphine for analgesia after primary hip arthroplasty. Anaesthesia, 71(12), pp. 1431-1440. (doi: 10.1111/anae.13620) (PMID:27714758)

Aitken, E., Jackson, A., Kearns, R. , Steven, M., Kinsella, J., Clancy, M. and MacFarlane, A. (2016) Effect of regional versus local anaesthesia on outcome after arteriovenous fistula creation: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet, 388(10049), pp. 1067-1074. (doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30948-5) (PMID:27492881)

O'Donnell, C. , Burns, N. , Dowrick, C., Lionis, C. and MacFarlane, A. (2013) Health-care access for migrants in Europe. Lancet, 382(9890), p. 393. (doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)61666-9)

MacFarlane, A. J. R. , Kearns, R., Aitken, E., Kinsella, J. and Clancy, M. (2013) Does regional compared to local anaesthesia influence outcome after arteriovenous fistula creation? Trials, 14, 263. (doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-14-263) (PMID:23958289) (PMCID:PMC3765116)

MacFarlane, A.J.R. , Bhatia, A. and Brull, R. (2011) Needle to nerve proximity: what do the animal studies tell us? Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 36(3), pp. 290-302. (doi: 10.1097/AAP.0b013e318217a9ed)

Brull, R., MacFarlane, A.J.R. , Parrington, S.J., Koshkin, A. and Chan, V.W.S. (2011) Is circumferential injection advantageous for ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block? Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 36(3), pp. 266-270. (doi: 10.1097/AAP.0b013e318217a6a1)

Kearns, R.J., MacFarlane, A.J.R. , Anderson, K.J. and Kinsella, J. (2011) Intrathecal opioid versus ultrasound guided fascia iliaca plane block for analgesia after primary hip arthroplasty: study protocol for a randomised, blinded, noninferiority controlled trial. Trials, 12(51), pp. 1-6. (doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-12-51)

MacFarlane, A. and Anderson, K. (2009) Infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, 9(5), pp. 139-143. (doi: 10.1093/bjaceaccp/mkp024)