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.

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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).

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