Sciatic and Popliteal Nerve Blocks

Sep 22, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Sciatic and Popliteal Nerve Blocks

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…

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Epidural and Caudal Anesthesia

Sep 22, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Epidural and Caudal Anesthesia

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…

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Terminal Nerve Blocks of the Lower Extremity

Sep 22, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Terminal Nerve Blocks of the Lower Extremity

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….

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Paravertebral Blocks

Sep 22, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Paravertebral Blocks

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…

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Terminal Nerve Blocks of the Upper Extremity

Sep 22, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Terminal Nerve Blocks of the Upper Extremity

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…

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Posterior Lumbar Plexus Block

Sep 22, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Posterior Lumbar Plexus Block

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…

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Cervical Plexus Blocks

Sep 22, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Cervical Plexus Blocks

Fig. 16.1 Deep cervical plexus anatomy 16.2.1 Patient Positioning Supine with a small towel or pillow under the head, which is turned 45° to the contralateral side with slight neck…

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