Neil Hanson
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Credentials
MD

Professor
Biography

Bio

Dr. Neil Hanson is a professor with the University of Minnesota Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Hanson currently serves as the Medical Director of the Preoperative Assessment Center (PAC), Medical Director of Inpatient Pain Services, and Medical Director of Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain. He also serves as Associate Editor for the Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Journal.

Education

MD, Duke University
Fellowship in Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center
Residency in Anesthesiology, Duke University
Selected Publications

Selected Publications

Amato, P. E., Coleman, J. R., Dobrzanski, T. P., Elmer, D. A., Gwathmey, Jr, F. W., Slee, A. E., Hanson, N. A., 2022. Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block for hip arthroscopy: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.. Regional anesthesia and pain medicine,
doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2022-103907 PubMed ID: 35998937.
Coleman, J. R., Hartmann, P., Kona, M., Thiele, R. A., Salajegheh, R., Hanson, N. A., 2022. Use of epidurography in the perioperative and acute pain setting.. Regional anesthesia and pain medicine,
doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2021-103274 PubMed ID: 35443993.
Donahue, R. P., Stamm, A. W., Daily, A. M., Kozlowski, P. M., Porter, C. R., Govier, F. E., Cowan, N. G., Lucioni, A., Kuhr, C. S., Kobashi, K. C., Hanson, N. A., Corman, J. M., Lee, U. J., 2022. Opioid-limiting pain control after transurethral resection of the prostate: a randomized controlled trial.. Urology,
Weigel, W. A., Williams, B. L., Hanson, N. A., Blackmore, C. C., Johnson, R. L., Nissen, G. M., James, A., Strodtbeck, W. M., 2022. Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitoring in a Clinical Practice: A Professional Practice Change Initiative.. Anesthesiology,
Michard, F., Thiele, R., Saugel, B., Joosten, A., Flick, M., Khanna, A. K., C., 2022. Wireless wearables for postoperative surveillance on surgical wards: a survey of 1158 anaesthesiologists in Western Europe and the USA. BJA Open, 1
doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.bjao.2022.100002
Hanson, N., Strunk, J., Saunders, G., Cowan, N., Brandenberger, J., Kuhr, C., Oryhan, C., Warren, D., Slee, A., Strodtbeck, W., 2021. Comparison of continuous intravenous lidocaine versus abdominis plane block for kidney transplant surgery: a randomized, non-inferiority trial. Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine, 11 955-959.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2021-102973 PubMed ID: 34417343.
Hanson, N. A., Lavallee, M. B., Thiele, R. H., 2021. Apophenia and anesthesia: how we sometimes change our practice prematurely.. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie, 68 (8): 1185-1196.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-021-02005-2 PubMed ID: 33963519.
Tung, J., Patel, R., Rajwani, T., Han, S., Hanson, N., Sternbach, J., Hubka, M., 2021. Feasibility and efficacy of cryoneurolysis analgesia in robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (CARTS): a pilot study. Journal of Robotic Surgery,
doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-021-01279-4 PubMed ID: 34313948.
Mahyar, L., Neal, J., Blackmore, C., Jackson, D., Hanson, N., MacDonald, K., Warren, D., Verdin, P., 2021. MRI and muscle enzymes do not support the diagnosis of local anesthetic myotoxicity: a descriptive case series. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 8 679-682.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2021-102772 PubMed ID: 34059556.
Hanson, N. A., Peramunage, D., Kuhr, C. S., Brandenberger, J., Cowan, N. G., Flaherty, J. M., Liu, Y., Slee, A., Auyong, D. B., 2020. Reduced Length of Hospitalization and Associated Healthcare Costs Using an Enhanced Recovery Pathway after Kidney Transplant Surgery. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 12 65.
Klevebro, F., Kuppusamy, M. K., Han, S., Nikravan, S., Neal, J. M., Strodtbeck, W., Coy, D. L., Warren, D., Hubka, M., Hanson, N. A., Low, D. E., 2020. Contrast-Enhanced Paravertebrogram to Confirm Paravertebral Catheter Position in Elective Thoracic Surgery: a Proof of Concept Study. Surgical Endoscopy,
Flaherty, J. M., Auyong, D. B., Yuan, S. C., Lin, S., Meier, A. W., Biehl, T. R., Helton, W. S., Slee, A., Hanson, N. A., 2020. Continuous Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Primary Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Pain Medicine, 21 (2): 201-207.
Auyong, D. B., Hanson, N. A., Joseph, R. S., Schmidt, B. E., Slee, A. E., Yuan, S. C., 2019. In Reply: Can the Opioid Consumption and Numerical Rating Scale Scores be Less than Zero?. Anesthesiology, 130 1086-1087.
Meier, A. W., Auyong, D. B., Yuan, S. C., Lin, S. E., Flaherty, J. M., Hanson, N. A., 2019. In Reply: What should we call the Adductor Canal?. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine,
Auyong, D. B., Hostetter, L. S., Yuan, S. C., Slee, A. E., Hanson, N. A., 2018. In Reply: Ultrasound-Assisted Paramedian Thoracic Epidural. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 43 (2): 220-221.
Auyong, D. B., Hanson, N. A., Joseph, R. S., Schmidt, B. E., Slee, A. E., Yuan, S. C., 2018. Comparison of Anterior Suprascapular, Supraclavicular, and Interscalene Nerve Block Approaches for Major Outpatient Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Noninferiority Trial. Anesthesiology, 129 (1): 47-57.
Meier, A. W., Auyong, D. B., Yuan, S. C., Lin, S. E., Flaherty, J. M., Hanson, N. A., 2018. Comparison of Continuous Proximal Versus Distal Adductor Canal Blocks for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double Blind, Noninferiority Trial. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 43 (1): 36-42.
Richard, A. M., Bain, S. E., Nikravan, S., Lilley, R. R., Velamoor, G. R., Flaherty, J. M., Hanson, N. A., 2018. Continuous Pectoral Fascia Blocks for Postoperative Analgesia after Median Sternotomy: A Case Report. Anesthesia and Analgesia Practice, 11 (6): 145-147.
Meier, A. W., Auyong, D. B., Yuan, S. C., Lin, S. E., Flaherty, J. M., Hanson, N. A., 2018. In Reply: Comparison of Continuous Proximal Versus Distal Adductor Canal Blocks for Total Knee Arthroplasty. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 43 (6): 653-654.
Auyong, D. B., Yuan, S. C., Choi, D. S., Pahang, J. A., Slee, A. E., Hanson, N. A., 2017. A Double-Blind, Randomized Comparison of Continuous Interscalene, Supraclavicular, and Suprascapular Blocks for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 42 (3): 302-309.
Auyong, D. B., Cantor, D. A., Green, C., Hanson, N. A., 2017. The Effect of Fixation Technique on Continuous Interescalene Nerve Block Catheter Success: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 124 (3): 959-965.
Auyong, D. B., Hostetter, L. S., Yuan, C., Slee, A. E., Hanson, N. A., 2017. Evaluation of Ultrasound-Assisted Thoracic Epidural Placement in Patients Undergoing Upper Abdominal and Thoracic Surgery. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 42 (2): 204-209.
Lin, S. E., Auyong, D. B., Dahl, A. B., Hanson, N. A., 2017. Successful Continuous Adductor Canal Block Placement in a Patient with Absent Sartorius Muscle: A Case Report. Anesthesia and Analgesia Case Reports, 9 (4): 101-104.
Auyong, D. B., Hostetter, L. S., Yuan, S. C., Slee, A. E., Hanson, N. A., 2017. In Reply: The Clinical Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Epidural Placement. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 42 (6): 793-794.
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