Low bleeding risk Hand surgery Shoulder and knee arthroscopy Minor spine surgery Intermediate bleeding risk Prosthetic shoulder surgery Major spine surgery Knee surgery (anterior cruciate ligament, osteotomies) Foot surgery High…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Andrea Baldini and Patrizio Caldora (eds.)Perioperative Medical Management for Total Joint Arthroplasty10.1007/978-3-319-07203-6_6 6. A Low Hemoglobin Transfusion Trigger is Not Dangerous: Arguments in Favor Henrik Husted1 (1) Orthopedic Department, Hvidovre University…
Fig. 26.1 Skeletal model showing anatomical landmarks for posterior gluteal sciatic nerve blockade Fig. 26.2 Surface landmarks for posterior gluteal sciatic nerve block The patient is placed in the lateral…
Fig. 33.1 Pediatric spine model showing spinal column in the thoracic and lumbar regions The distance of catheter threading will determine which technique to use for continuous blocks. The epidural…
Fig. 25.1 Surface anatomy and landmarks for femoral nerve blocks The patient lies supine with the legs extended and the hip slightly externally rotated after general anesthesia has been induced….
Fig. 23.1 Surface anatomy and landmarks for median nerve block The patient is placed supine with the arm abducted slightly, the elbow flexed approximately 30°, and the forearm resting on…
Fig. 28.1 (a) Surface anatomy for thoracic paravertebral block. (b) Skeletal model showing the L4 transverse process and posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) landmarks Transverse processes: At T1, the transverse…
Motion Nerve Cord Division Trunk Root Arm abduction Suprascapulara Upper C5, C6 Arm abduction Axillary Posterior Posterior Upper C5, C6 Elbow flexion Musculocutaneousb Lateral Posterior Upper C5, C6 Anterior…
Fig. 24.1 Surface anatomy and landmarks for posterior lumbar plexus block The patient lies in the lateral decubitus position with the operative side up and both hips and knees flexed…
Fig. 13.1 Cross section of a thoracic vertebral segment with a simplified spinal nerve and paravertebral space shown (right side only). DRG dorsal root ganglion It is important to realize…
