American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) is a professional organization focused on improving patient care through education, research, and advocacy in the fields of regional anesthesia and pain management. It brings together healthcare professionals, including anesthesiologists and pain specialists, to share knowledge, advance practices, and promote the safe use of anesthesia techniques. ASRA provides resources, hosts conferences, and publishes research to enhance the understanding and application of regional anesthesia, which is used to block pain in specific areas of the body during surgeries and for managing chronic pain.