An article published in the March 2010 issue of Pain Medicine News refers to the importance of echogenicity in needles used in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. The article claims that a study found that “echogenicity is a key, if understudied, aspect of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia.” Also in the article is the claim that …” Of the most common needles used in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, three models rank among the best for use in interventional pain procedures…”

The article neglected to mention the most popular needle for visibility under ultrasound on the market for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia: the Havel’s EchoStim Echogenic Needle.

The entire article from Pain Medicine News can be found here.

A response to the article from John Barrett, VP Sales & Marketing for Havel’s Inc. can be found here. You may also click on the PDF below to read his Letter to the Editor of Pain Medicine News.

from Pain Medicine News