The article "Reasons for Choice, Avoiding Certain Blocks" is published in Anesthesiology News, an independent monthly newspaper for anesthesiologists. It is the most widely read anesthesiology publication in the United States. The article deals with the reasons that lead to the choice or, on the contrary, to the avoidance of certain types of blocks in anesthesiological practice. The publication is copyrighted by McMahon Publishing. Reproduction of the whole or parts of the article without permission is prohibited. The article is also available online at the Anesthesiology News website.