Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Outpatient Surgery.
• Karen C. Nielsen, MD• Marcy S. Tucker, MD• Susan M. Steele, MD I. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND BRIEF HISTORY: ADVANTAGES OF NERVE BLOCKS IN AMBULATORY SURGERY II. PATIENT SELECTION III….
ANESTHESIA
Organization of an Acute Pain Management Service Incorporating Regional Anesthesia Techniques.
• Rehana Jan, MD• Leslie Schechter, PharmD• Suzanne Lenart, RNC Paul H. Willoughby, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. INTRAVENOUS PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA III. PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCKS Complications of Continuous Catheter Techniques IV….
Sciatic Nerve Block.
Figure 37–1. Formation of the sacral plexus. In the upper part of its course, the sciatic nerve lies deep in the gluteus maximus muscle and rests on the posterior surface…
Principles of Statistical Methods for Research in Regional Anesthesia.
There are many other study designs, most of which are variants of these basic ones, and many studies will include a combination of designs. As each design has its advantages…
Regional & Topical Anesthesia for Endotracheal Intubation.
• David Misita, MD I. INTRODUCTION Relevant Anatomy II. TECHNIQUES FOR ANESTHETIZING THE AIRWAY Preparation for Awake Intubation Topical Anesthesia of the Nose, Mouth, Tongue, & Pharynx Topicalization by Use…
Caudal Anesthesia.
• Alon P. Winnie, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. ANATOMIC CONSIDERATIONS III. INDICATIONS FOR CAUDAL EPIDURAL BLOCK IV. THE TECHNIQUE OF CAUDAL EPIDURAL BLOCK Patient Positioning Anatomic Landmarks Technique V. CHARACTERISTICS…
Obstetric Regional Anesthesia.
Increase in heart rate (15-25%) and cardiac output (up to 50%). Decrease in vascular resistance in the uterine, renal, and other vascular beds. Compression of the lower aorta in the…
Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block.
Distribution of anesthesia consists of the entire arm, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and most of the upper arm. Indications are similar to those for axillary block; hand, forearm,…
Regional Anesthesia & Cardiovascular Disease.
• Daniel M. Thys, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. THORACIC EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA Physiologic Effects on the Cardiovascular System Management of Cardiac Disease Cardiac Surgery Noncardiac Surgery in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease…
Thoracic & Lumbar Paravertebral Block.
• Anthony M-H. Ho, MD I. THORACIC PARAVERTEBRAL BLOCK Anatomy Mechanism of Block & Distribution of Anesthesia Technique Placement of Thoracic Paravertebral Catheter Practical Management of Thoracic Paravertebral Block II….
