Irina Evansa

Irina Evansa holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations. Her professional activities span academic research, clinical practice, and conference organization in anaesthesiology and pain management. Recent roles include organizing the Latvian Anaesthesiologists and Reanimatologists VII Congress (October 2024) and co-chairing sessions at the 9th International Conference of the Baltic Society of Regional Anaesthesia (May 2024).

Education:

• 2016–2019: Expert in Clinical Medicine (Latvian Council of Science)

Research Focus: Her work centers on innovative anaesthesia techniques, interventional pain management (e.g., nerve blocks, radiofrequency procedures), and critical care practices. Key areas include:

• Ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia
• Management of surgical complications (e.g., tracheal diverticulum rupture)
• Comparative efficacy studies in radicular pain therapies
• Palliative care interventions for oncologic patients

Recent Highlights: Recent publications analyze novel approaches to glossopharyngeal neuralgia treatment, gastrostomy placement under regional anaesthesia, and dorsal root ganglion therapies. She actively contributes to professional development through conference organizing and poster presentations on emerging pain relief strategies like plexus hypogastricus blockade for interstitial cystitis.