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• Title:Regional anesthesia : the requisites in anesthesiology / James P. Rathmell, Joseph M. Neal, Christopher M. Viscomi.
  
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• Author/Creator:Rathmell, James P., author.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Neal, Joseph M.
  Viscomi, Christopher M.
  
• Published/Created:Philadelphia, Pa. : Mosby, ©2004.
  

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  • Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: WO300 .R234 2004
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Conduction anesthesia.
  Anesthesiology.
  
• Medical Subjects: Anesthesia, Conduction--methods.
  Anesthetics, Local--administration & dosage.
  
• Edition:1st ed.
  
• Description:x, 218 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
  
• Series:Requisites in anesthesiology series.
  Requisites series.
  
• Summary: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. Offers special boxes that summarize the key points of each section · explore current controversies · and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various drugs, tests, techniques, monitoring approaches, and more.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:0323020429
  9780323020428
  
• Contents:Anatomy and physiology
  Introduction to neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to pain and regional anesthesia
  Pharmacology
  Pharmacology of local anesthetics
  Local anesthetic additives
  Regional anesthetic techniques
  Providing regional anesthesia: monitoring, sedation, and equipment
  Head and neck blocks
  Upper extremity blocks
  Regional anesthesia of the trunk
  Lower extremity blocks
  Epidural anesthesia
  Spinal anesthesia
  Sympathetic blocks
  Safety, complications, and outcomes
  Postdural puncture headache
  Neural blockade and anticoagulation
  Neurologic complications
  Regional anesthesia and outcome
  Specialty considerations
  Obstetric anesthesia
  Regional anesthesia in pediatrics
  Acute pain.