Textbook of Regional Anesthesia

This authoritative and comprehensive reference by an international team of distinguished experts, explores all aspects of the field-from the basic science of regional anesthesia to its implementation in clinical practice. Up-to-date information is organized into a consistent, quick-access format that is highlighted by over 325 outstanding illustrations. This is the only book of its kind with information on setting up an Acute Pain Service, outcomes and evidence based medicine, and advanced interventional techniques.

Features

* * Provides clear and precise illustrations that correspond with the text.

* * Emphasizes evidence-based practice and outcome studies.

* Describes interventional techniques in detail.

* Offers an overview of future trends

* Devotes an entire section to complications.

* Features the expertise of an international panel of authors.

* Presents guidance on setting up an Acute Pain Service.

* Provides the latest pharmacological agents used in the field.

Contents

* History of Regional Anesthesia

Chapter 1

* Early History

* History of Various Techniques

* History of Development of Local Anesthetics

* History of Neourolytic Agents

* History of Other Analgesics Used for RA

* Chapter 2

* History of Regional Anesthesia in Various Parts of the World

* The Legends of Regional Anesthesia

* General Section

Chapter 3

* Economic Impact of Regional Anesthesia

* Chapter 4

* Organization of Acute Pain Services

* Chapter 5

* Organization of Chronic Pain Services

* Chapter 6

* Hospice

* Chapter 7

* Practice of Regional Anesthesia in Developing Countries

* Section on Basic and Clinical Research in Regiional Anesthesia

Chapter 8

* Regional Anesthesia Techniques

* Chapter 9

* Pain Mechanisms

* Chapter 10

* Local Anesthetics

* Narcotics in Regional Anesthesia

* Neurolytics

* Other Analgesics

* Chapter 11

* Efficacy of Regional Anesthesia Techniques

* Head and Neck

* Upper Extremities

* Thoracic and Upper Trunk

* Lumbar/Abdominal

* Lower Abdomen/Pelvis

* Lower Extremity

* Chapter 12

Metabolic and Endocrine Changes Due to Regional Anesthesia

Section on Clinical Practice in Regional Anesthesia

Chapter 14

* Techniques of Pain Relief in Acute Situation

* Chapter 15

* Technique in Obstetrics

* Chapter 16

* Techniques in Chronic and Cancer Pain

* Chapter 17

Pediatric Techniques

* For Acute Pain

* For Chronic Pain

* Section on Efficacy & Outcome of Regional Anesthesia

Chapter 18

Conduction Blocks

* For Acute Pain

* For Obstetric Pain

* For Chronic and Cancer Pain

* Chapter 19

Peripheral Blocks

* For Acute Pain

* For OB Pain

* For Chronic and Cancer Pain

* Chapter 20

* Pediatric Blocks

* For Acute Pain

* For Chronic and Cancer Pain

* Chapter 21

* Use of Nerve Stimulators

* Chapter 22

* Continuous Infusions

* Chapter 23

* Radiofrequency

* Chapter 24

* Regional Anesthesia Options in Surgical Specialities

* Chapter 25

* Neurostimulation

* Chapter 26

Central Blocks

* Subarachnoid

* Epidural

* Chapter 27

* Peripheral Nerve Blocks

* Chapter 28

* Pediatrics RA

* Chapter 29

* Obstetric Regiional Anesthesia

* Chapter 30

* Chronic Pain

* Chapter 31

* Cancer Pain

* Chapter 32

* Trauma

* Section on Future Needs

Chapter 33

* New Drugs

* Chapter 34

* New Techniques

* Chapter 35

* Research Education Training

* Chapter 36

* Guidelines for RA Practice