Description
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.

With 3 additional contributing experts

Key Features
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.

New to this Edition
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).

Related Titles
Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Anatomy for Orthopaedic Anesthesia with DVD

Author Information
By David L. Brown, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

1.Local Anesthetics and Regional Anesthesia Equipment

2.Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks

3.Upper Extremity Block Anatomy

4.Interscalene Block

5.Supraclavicular Block

6.Infraclavicular Block

7.Axillary Block

8.Distal Upper Extremity Blocks

9.Intravenous Regional Block

10.Lower Extremity Anatomy

11.Lumbar Plexus Block

12.Sciatic Block

13.Femoral Block

14.Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Block

15.Obturator Block

16.Popliteal and Saphenous Block

17.Ankle Block

18.Head and Neck Block Anatomy

19.Occipital Block

20.Trigeminal Block

21.Maxillary Block

22.Mandibular Block

23.Distal Trigeminal Block

24.Retrobulbar (Peribulbar) Block

25.Cervical Plexus Block

26.Stellate Block

27.Airway Block Anatomy

28.Glossopharyngeal Block

29.Superior Laryngeal Block

30.Translaryngeal Block

31.Truncal Anatomy

32.Breast Block

33.Intercostal Block

34.Interpleural Anesthesia

35.Lumbar Somatic Block

36.Inguinal Block

37.Paravertebral Blocks

38.Chronic and Cancer Pain Care: An Introduction and Perspective

39.Facet Blocks

40.Sacroiliac Block

41.Lumbar Sympathetic Block

42.Celiac Plexus Block

43.Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block

44.ervical and Lumbar Transforaminal Injection

45.Implantation of Spinal Drug Delivery Systems

46.Spinal Cord Stimulation

47.Neuraxial Anatomy

48.Spinal Block

49.Epidural Block

50.Caudal Block