Peripheral Regional Anesthesia: An Atlas of Anatomy and Techniques

The use of peripheral anesthesia and regional nerve blocks is rapidly

increasing as physicians and patients gain firsthand experience of the benefits

these techniques offer. Practitioners have an ever-increasing choice of options,

as the range of techniques expands and becomes more sophisticated.

The

techniques described in this unique atlas and DVD, in word, pictures, and on

film, provide the ideal guide to peripheral regional anesthesia. Standard

techniques are complemented by the latest developments and alternative

techniques which can significantly broaden the clinical spectrum. Full-color

line drawings, schematics, and clearly labeled, detailed photographs of cadaver

dissections provide accessible, visual explanations of the required anatomical

knowledge.

Organized by anatomical region, the atlas features:

• Clear,

  step-by-step instructions on how to perform the techniques, including the best

  approaches and insertion points

• Illustrations of nerve blocks, sensory and

  motor effects; indications, contraindications; complications, side effects, and

  method-specific problems

• Strategies for patient and procedure selection, and

  on patient communication

• Full coverage of peripheral nerve blocks, including

  hygiene requirements, informed consent, patient positioning and monitoring, and

  more

• Tips on handling needles and catheters

• Detailed description of catheter

  techniques in long-term pain management

  Designed for clinicians wishing to

improve their skills in this rapidly evolving specialty, this atlas is

indispensable to any anesthesia library. The authors are recognized experts in

the field of regional anesthesia.

New in the second edition:

• DVD with over 200

  video clips helps put theory into practice

• New techniques of peripheral blocks

  in the elbow