# Assessing the accuracy and educational value of YouTube videos on a novel regional anesthesia technique (PENG block)

**Authors:** Ebru Aladağ, Muhammed Emin Zora, Cheong Kim, Cheong Kim, Cheong Kim

PMC · DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0341799 · PLOS One · 2026-02-02

## TL;DR

This study assesses the quality and educational value of YouTube videos about a new regional anesthesia technique called the PENG block.

## Contribution

The study introduces a novel evaluation of online educational content for a new medical technique using validated scoring systems.

## Key findings

- Overall video quality was moderate, with procedural and institutional videos scoring higher.
- The study highlights the educational potential of YouTube for medical training.
- It also emphasizes the need for better quality control in online medical content.

## Abstract

The Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block is a novel regional anesthesia technique that provides adequate analgesia while preserving motor function. This cross-sectional study evaluated the quality, reliability, and educational value of YouTube videos on the PENG block. Thirty-six videos were analyzed using validated scoring systems (GQS, JAMA, DISCERN, and modified DISCERN). Overall video quality was moderate, with higher scores observed in procedural and institutional videos. The findings highlight both the educational potential and the need for quality control in online medical content.

## Full-text entities

- **Genes:** F11R (F11 receptor) [NCBI Gene 50848] {aka CD321, JAM, JAM1, JAMA, JCAM, KAT}
- **Diseases:** mDISCERN (MESH:C564098), PENG (MESH:C537568), underweight (MESH:D013851), GQS (MESH:D001037), ORCID iD (MESH:C535742), hip fracture (MESH:D006620), testicular cancer (MESH:D013736), prostate cancer (MESH:D011471), hip arthroplasty (MESH:D025981), overweight (MESH:D050177), postoperative pain (MESH:D010149), hypoxemia (MESH:D000860), myocardial infarction (MESH:D009203)
- **Chemicals:** PENG (-)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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