Synopsis

The fully updated and revised 3rd edition of this one-of-a-kind, full-color atlas helps you perform nerve blocks accurately and successfully in all regions of the body. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate each technique in a simple, easy-to-follow manner. An emphasis on cross-sectional anatomy, illustrations of gross and surface anatomy, and CT and MRI scans help you develop a three-dimensional concept of anatomy essential to successful regional anesthesia administration.

• Organizes each chapter's information under three headings: Perspective, Placement, and Pearls.
• Features color illustrations of cross-sectional, gross, and surface anatomy, as well as CT and MRI scans.
• Suggests appropriate drugs and their dosages.
• Covers all regions of the body.


• Includes new information on nerve stimulation (including stimulation catheters) and ultrasound techniques.
• Presents thoroughly updated drug information, including newer pharmaceutical agents.
• Contains brand-new color illustrations featuring added techniques.
• Adds six new chapters: Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks (Ch 2); Paravertebral Blocks(Ch 37); Chronic and Cancer Pain Care (Ch 38); Cervical and Lumbar Transforaminal Injection (Ch 44); Implantation of Spinal Drug Delivery Systems (Ch 45); and Spinal Cord Stimulation(Ch 46).


With 3 additional contributing experts

1 Local anesthetics and regional anesthesia equipment 1
2 Continuous peripheral nerve blocks 13
3 Upper extremity block anatomy 25
4 Interscalene block 37
5 Supraclavicular block 45
6 Infraclavicular block 55
7 Axillary block 63
8 Distal upper extremity blocks 71
9 Intravenous regional block 81
10 Lower extremity anatomy 89
11 Lumbar plexus block 99
12 Sciatic block 103
13 Femoral block 113
14 Lateral femoral cutaneous block 121
15 Obturator block 127
16 Popliteal and saphenous block 133
17 Ankle block 139
18 Head and neck block anatomy 145
19 Occipital block 153
20 Trigeminal block 157
21 Maxillary block 165
22 Mandibular block 171
23 Distal trigeminal block 177
24 Retrobulbar (peribulbar) block 183
25 Cervical plexus block 189
26 Stellate block 197
27 Airway block anatomy 205
28 Glossopharyngeal block 213
29 Superior laryngeal block 219
30 Translaryngeal block 223
31 Truncal anatomy 227
32 Breast block 231
33 Intercostal block 237
34 Interpleural anesthesia 245
35 Lumbar somatic block 251
36 Inguinal block 259
37 Paravertebral blocks 265
38 Chronic and cancer pain care : an introduction and perspective 277
39 Facet blocks 281
40 Sacroiliac block 295
41 Lumbar sympathetic block 305
42 Celiac plexus block 311
43 Superior hypogastric plexus block 323
44 Cervical and lumbar transforaminal injection 333
45 Implantation of spinal drug delivery systems 341
46 Spinal cord stimulation 353
47 Neuraxial anatomy 365
48 Spinal block 375
49 Epidural block 391
50 Caudal block 409