Overview

There are few situations in anesthesia where precise anatomic location is more important than in regional anesthesia. But, of course, any anesthesiologist who performs regional on a regular basis is fully aware of the frustration of attempting to locate nerves on a trial and error basis. Ultrasound imaging now enables us to visualize nerves, and this exciting technology offers several distinct benefits over conventional nerve locating techniques. The Atlas of Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulation-Guided Regional Anesthesia illustrates how to use ultrasound technology and nerve stimulation techniques to achieve consistently good results. Throughout the book, ultrasound images are correlated with MRI images to enhance anatomic identification. In addition, peripheral nerve block techniques for upper and lower extremities and the trunk are demonstrated step-by-step. With the luxury of being able to actually see the target nerve and the course of the needle as it approaches that nerve, anesthesiologists can now perform regional anesthesia with much greater accuracy. This approach allows the anesthesiologist to conduct regional anesthesia with much greater confidence and efficiency and in doing so the patient is the ultimate beneficiary in terms of success and safety.

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Author:   Ban C.H. Tsui ,  Vincent Chan ,  C.T.S. Chan ,  R. Bhargava
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2008 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.051kg
ISBN:  

9780387681580

ISBN 10:   0387681582
Pages:   302
Publication Date:   13 November 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Ultrasound Physics.- Equipment Selection and Preparation.- Image Optimization.- Nerve Stimulation Physics.- Equipment Selection and Preparation.- Stimulation Optimization.- Anatomy for Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks.- Interscalene Block.- Supraclavicular Block.- Infraclavicular Block.- Axillary Block.- Midhumeral Block.- Elbow Blocks.- Wrist Blocks.- Anatomy for Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks.- Posterior Sciatic Block.- Anterior Sciatic Block.- Femoral Block.- Psoas Block.- Iliacus Block.- Popliteal Block.- Ankle Block.- Anatomy for Truncal Blocks.- Paravertebral Block.- Intercostal Block.- Inguinal Field Block.

Reviews

From the reviews: <br> <p> This is an excellent book on ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. a ] This book is useful for any anesthesiologist who practices regional anesthesia either in adults or in children. a ] The author is a well known authority in the field and recruited some well known experts as consultant editors. a ] This is an extremely valuable addition to the field. It is practically a compilation of all that we know about ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. (Tariq M. Malik, Doody's Review Service, February 2008) <p> A comprehensive and well-illustrated reference on the latest achievements in nerve stimulation and ultrasonography-guided nerve block techniques in regional anesthesia. a ] Overall, the completeness of the book based on the most current technological advances in the field of regional anesthesia is laudable. This atlas represents an excellent educational tool for both neophytes and teachers of ultrasound and nerve stimulation-guided regional anesthesia. At the same time, it embodies a reference book of outstanding value for the more proficient regional anesthesiologists. (Jovan Popovic, Anesthesia and Analgesia, Vol. 106 (6), June 2008) <p> The author is consistent with his stepwise approach to convey an easy and clear method in performing the various blocks... Anatomical dissections, corresponding magnetic resonance imaging images, and ultrasound images are used for comparison to provide clinicians with a comprehensive view of anatomy... an excellent resource for any clinician performing regional blocks. (Steven R. Clendenen, Anesthesiology, Vol. 109 (4), October 2008) <p> Novices to ultrasound will find the chapter on Ultrasound Basics particularlyuseful, as it clearly outlines many aspects of ultrasound imaging, such as transducer choice, scanning frequency, optimizing needle visibility, and needle tracking. ... In conclusion, Atlas of Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulation-Guided Regional Anesthesia has a wealth of practical information for both students and seasoned anesthesiologists. As such, the atlas fills the vacuum in the literature on modern regional anesthesia techniques, and, as such, it should deserve a spot in every anesthesiologista (TM)s library. (Admir Hadzic, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, January 2009)

From the reviews: This is an excellent book on ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. ! This book is useful for any anesthesiologist who practices regional anesthesia either in adults or in children. ! The author is a well known authority in the field and recruited some well known experts as consultant editors. ! This is an extremely valuable addition to the field. It is practically a compilation of all that we know about ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. (Tariq M. Malik, Doody's Review Service, February 2008) A comprehensive and well-illustrated reference on the latest achievements in nerve stimulation and ultrasonography-guided nerve block techniques in regional anesthesia. ! Overall, the completeness of the book based on the most current technological advances in the field of regional anesthesia is laudable. This atlas represents an excellent educational tool for both neophytes and teachers of ultrasound and nerve stimulation-guided regional anesthesia. At the same time, it embodies a reference book of outstanding value for the more proficient regional anesthesiologists. (Jovan Popovic, Anesthesia and Analgesia, Vol. 106 (6), June 2008) The author is consistent with his stepwise approach to convey an easy and clear method in performing the various blocks... Anatomical dissections, corresponding magnetic resonance imaging images, and ultrasound images are used for comparison to provide clinicians with a comprehensive view of anatomy... an excellent resource for any clinician performing regional blocks. (Steven R. Clendenen, Anesthesiology, Vol. 109 (4), October 2008) Novices to ultrasound will find the chapter on Ultrasound Basics particularly useful, as it clearly outlines many aspects of ultrasound imaging, such as transducer choice, scanning frequency, optimizing needle visibility, and needle tracking. ... In conclusion, Atlas of Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulation-Guided Regional Anesthesia has a wealth of practical information for both students and seasoned anesthesiologists. As such, the atlas fills the vacuum in the literature on modern regional anesthesia techniques, and, as such, it should deserve a spot in every anesthesiologist's library. (Admir Hadzic, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, January 2009) It is a highly detailed book and contains most of the information that one is likely to require, the use of coloured tables for particularly useful information is very good. Because of this it is a good book to dip in and out of when required. So all in all it is a book that comprehensively covers all that one would want from a reference relating to the use of ultrasound and nerve stimulation in regional anaesthesia. (N. Hawkins, Anaesthesia, Vol. 65, 2010)

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