DEFINITION AND SCOPE Neurolytic celiac plexus block (NCPB) is a therapeutic analgesic technique predominantly employed in the management of patients suffering from visceral pain due to intra-abdominal malignancies. The block…
DEFINITION OF THE PROBLEM Complications related to continuous perineural local anesthetic infusion can take many forms, which in turn may occur during various stages of patient care. The major stages…
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Since RA was introduced at the turn of the 20th century, its use has been subject to large waves of enthusiastic and supported practice, followed by periods of…
Chapter 79 Dysrhythmias Donald M. Yealy and Joshua M. Kosowsky The term dysrhythmia denotes any abnormality in cardiac rhythm. In this chapter, we review dysrhythmias outside the context of cardiac…
Chapter 43 Spinal Injuries Amy H. Kaji, Edward J. Newton and Robert S. Hockberger Perspective Background Prehistoric humans undoubtedly suffered little in the way of significant spinal injury. Their semierect…
Chapter 56 Femur and Hip Brittany L. Murray Perspective Background Ancient Egyptian and Greek drawings depict persons with hip deformities ambulating with assistive crutches. The first available written description of…
Chapter 120 Dermatologic Presentations Boris Garber and Rita K. Cydulka Perspective Cutaneous eruptions can be manifestations of primary dermatologic disease or signal underlying systemic illness. In addition to medical and…
Chapter 51 Wrist and Forearm David T. Williams and Hyung T. Kim Wrist Perspective The wrist joint is broadly defined as the anatomic area from the distal radius and ulna…
