Atlas of Regional Anesthesia

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The 2nd Edition of this popular text is revised to enhance readers' understanding and application of regional techniques across various patients, surgical operations, and pain procedures. Expert contributors focus on regional anesthesia and analgesia techniques with practical clinical applications. This edition introduces new techniques and five additional chapters covering facet block, sacroiliac block, superior hypogastric plexus block, infraclavicular block, and cervical, thoracic, and prolonged catheter block. It features updated illustrations and covers upper extremity blocks like interscalene and supraclavicular blocks, stellate ganglion block, and celiac plexus block. Blocks are organized by regions for quick access, with recommendations on drug usage and dosages for optimal results. A chapter on local anesthetic agents and equipment for regional anesthesia is included. Information is categorized under three headings for easy reference: <i>Perspectives</i> (patient selection and pharmacologic choices), <i>Placement</i> (anatomy, positioning, needle puncture, and potential issues), and <i>Pearls</i> (tips from seasoned practitioners). The book features color illustrations of various anatomical views, including CT and MRI scans, and presents new chapters on infraclavicular block, cervical and thoracic epidural blocks, facet injections, superior hypogastric plexus block, and sacroiliac block.