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However, there is a lack of data regarding the utilization and practices of plexus and peripheral nerve blocks. We attempted to investigate the practices of plexus and peripheral nerve blocks using a validated questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Material and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A questionnaire was validated by 14 experts and was distributed online for the response. There were 1020 responses, and the data are expressed as frequencies and percentages. There were 58.2% females and 41.8% males, including 32.3% of the respondents with more than 20 years of experience and 27.5% having 10\u201320 years of experience. Participants from teaching hospitals, government, and private college comprised 49.7%, while those from the corporates and private practitioners constituted 50.2%.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Most participants fell into the age range of 31\u201340 years, followed by 41\u201350 years. The regional blocks were performed daily by 21.8%, weekly by 23.8%, every 15 days by 38.4%, and monthly by 16% of the participants. Furthermore, 43.6% of the participants discussed the block plan with the patients. The most common blocks of the upper limb and lower limb were the supraclavicular approach of the brachial plexus block (90.8%) and the fascia iliaca (82.5%), respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The present survey highlights the details about the present practices, advantages, and limiting factors for using plexus and peripheral nerve blocks. 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