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Dear colleagues,
The editorial board of the Greek e-journal of Perioperative Medicine would like to emphasize that our goal is ensure free-access, high quality, published medical articles.
Our first issue of the Greek e-journal of Perioperative Medicine for 2026 covers a variety of articles concerning perioperative medicine.
The editorial by our Assistant Editor Aslanidis Th focuses on Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), a rapidly expanding bedside diagnostic tool that enables quick clinical decision-making, particularly in emergency and critical care settings. The author notes that its widespread adoption has outpaced regulatory frameworks, leading to variability in training, certification, and legal policies—especially in countries like Greece. Although no legal cases have been linked to performing POCUS, failure to use it when indicated has been implicated. A growing number of protocols exist, varying in complexity and application. Finally, in order to ensure safe and effective use, the author emphasizes on the need for standardized governance, training, and quality assurance systems.
In the systematic review study of Tsapara V et al, the authors investigated the efficacy of lower limb peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) that are used in the Emergency Department for pain management, particularly in hip and femoral… Continue reading →
