A Competency-Based Evaluation Checklist for the Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block: A Delphi Study.
The Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block is a novel, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique that provides analgesia for hip surgeries by targeting the articular branches of the femoral, obturator, and accessory obturator nerves, while preserving motor function. Unlike traditional blocks us...
| Published in: | AANA Journal Vol. 94; no. 4; pp. 275 - 280 |
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Aug2026
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