Atlas of Peripheral Regional Anesthesia

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 number of options at their disposal as the range of techniques continues to expand and become more sophisticated.
The techniques described in this unique atlas, provide the ideal step-by-step guide to peripheral regional anesthesia. The experienced practitioner will find standard techniques complemented by the latest developments and alternative techniques which can significantly broaden the clinical spectrum. Full-color line drawings, helpful schematics, and clearly labeled, detailed photographs of cadaver dissections provide accessible, visual explanations of the required basic anatomical knowledge. Organized by anatomical region, the atlas also features:
- Clear, step-by-step instructions on how to perform the techniques, including the best approaches and insertion points
- Brilliant illustrations of the nerve blocks, sensory and motor effects; indications, contraindications; complications, side effects, and method-specific problems
- Strategies for patient and procedure selection, and tips on patient communication
- Full coverage of peripheral nerve blocks, including hygiene requirements, informed consent, patient positioning and monitoring, and more
- Tips on successful handling of needles and catheters
- Detailed description of catheter techniques for long-term pain management ensure reliable results
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 and organize many training courses on this topic.