Description
Lippincott Williams Regional Anaesthesia An Illustrated Procedure Guide 1995 Edition by Michael F. Mulroy
This practical manual presents the regional anaesthesia techniques commonly performed in all regions of the body. The opening chapters provide essential information on drugs, premedication, equipment and common complications. Following chapters discuss specfic techniques, ranging from spinal and epidural anaesthesia to axial blockade and procedures involving the trunk, upper and lower extremities, head and face. In addition to a step-by-step description of how to perform the blocks, each chapter reviews relevant anatomy, drug considerations and specific complications. Sufficient background information is provided to justify the "why" of each technique. The final chapters deal with the application of regional techniques to the subspecialty areas of ophthalmology, paediatrics, obstetrics and pain management.