Regional anesthesia

This volume in the "Requisites in Anesthesia" series delivers all of today's key knowledge in regional anesthesia...in a concentrated, "high-yield" format. Concise, well organized chapters, superb illustrations, and at-a-glance figures and tables clarify everything from state-of-the-art basic science through advanced procedures. The book's tightly focused, user-friendly coverage makes it ideal both as a refresher for certification or recertification, and as a reference for everyday clinical practice. Explores the relevant physiology and pharmacology · the mechanisms of action, toxicity, dosing guidelines, and advantages and disadvantages of the drugs usually used in regional anesthesia · and the full range of specific regional anesthesia techniques. Discusses common complications such as headache · presents the latest practice guidelines issued by the ASA and ASRA · and details specialized regional anesthesia techniques for pediatrics, perioperative pain management, and other subspecialties. Uses a logical, consistent chapter format to make information easy to find. Features more than 250 crisp illustrations that clarify complex concepts and demonstrate key nuances of technique. Of