Atlas of Regional Anesthesia (Brown, Atlas of Regional Anesthesia)

The fully updated and revised 3rd edition of this one-of-a-kind, full-color atlas helps you perform nerve blocks accurately and successfully in all regions of the body. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate each technique in a simple, easy-to-follow manner. An emphasis on cross-sectional anatomy, illustrations of gross and surface anatomy, and CT and MRI scans help you develop a three-dimensional concept of anatomy essential to successful regional anesthesia administration. Organizes each chapter's information under three headings: Perspective, Placement, and Pearls. Features color illustrations of cross-sectional, gross, and surface anatomy, as well as CT and MRI scans. Suggests appropriate drugs and their dosages. Covers all regions of the body. Includes new information on nerve stimulation (including stimulation catheters) and ultrasound techniques. Presents thoroughly updated drug information, including newer pharmaceutical agents. Contains brand-new color illustrations featuring added techniques. Adds six new chapters: Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks (Ch 2); Paravertebral Blocks(Ch 37); Chronic and Cancer Pain Care (Ch 38); Cervical and Lumbar Transforaminal Injection (Ch 44); Implantation of Spinal Drug Delivery Systems (Ch 45); and Spinal Cord Stimulation(Ch 46). With 3 additional contributing experts Local Anesthetics And Regional Anesthesia Equipment / David L. Brown With Contribution By Richard W. Rosenquist -- Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks / André P. Boezaart -- Upper Extremity Block Anatomy -- Interscalene Block -- Supraclavicular Block -- Infraclavicular Block -- Axillary Block -- Distal Upper Extremity Blocks -- Intravenous Regional Block -- Lower Extremity Anatomy -- Lumbar Plexus Block -- Sciatic Block -- Femoral Block -- Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Block -- Obturator Block -- Popliteal And Saphenous Block -- Ankle Block -- Head And Neck Block Anatomy -- Occipital Block -- Trigeminal Block -- Maxillary Block -- Mandibular Block -- Distal Trigeminal Block -- Retrobulbar (peribulbar) Block -- Cervical Plexus Block -- Stellate Block. Airway Block Anatomy -- Glossopharyngeal Block -- Superior Laryngeal Block -- Translaryngeal Block -- Truncal Anatomy -- Breast Block -- Intercostal Block -- Interpleural Anesthesia -- Lumbar Somatic Block -- Inguinal Block -- Paravertebral Blocks / André P. Boezaart And Richard W. Rosenquist -- Chronic And Cancer Pain Care: An Introduction And Perspective -- Facet Blocks -- Sacroiliac Block -- Lumbar Sympathetic Block -- Celiac Plexus Block -- Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block -- Cervical And Lumbar Transforaminal Injection / James P. Rathmell -- Implantation Of Spinal Drug Delivery Systems / James P. Rathmell -- Spinal Cord Stimulation / James P. Rathmell -- Neuraxial Anatomy -- Spinal Block -- Epidural Block -- Caudal Block. David L. Brown ; Illustrations By Jo Ann Clifford And Joanna Wild. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "The fully updated and revised third edition of this one-of-a-kind, full-color atlas helps you perform nerve blocks accurately and successfully in all regions of the body. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate each technique in a simple, easy-to follow manner. An emphasis on cross-sectional anatomy, illustrations of gross and surface anatomy, and CT and MRI scans help you develop the three-dimensional understanding of anatomy essential to successful regional anesthesia administration" -- Back cover