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….
Perioperative Management with Peripheral Nerve Block Anesthesia.
• Admir Hadzic, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. PREANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT Medical Record Review Patient Selection Patient Interview/Education Anesthesia Consent Surgical Considerations Anesthesiologist Physical Examination III. ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS Laterality Issues Premedication of…
Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block.
• Stephan Blumenthal, MD I. INTRODUCTION Indications Contraindications Anatomy Landmarks Equipment for Single-Shot Blockade Equipment for Continuous Blockade II. APPROACHES TO & TECHNIQUES FOR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK AT THE LEVEL…
Regional Anesthesia in the Elderly.
Figure 56-1. Annual rate of anesthesia per 100 population within the different age groups from 1980 to 1996 in France (Reprinted, with permission, from Clerque F, Auroy Y, Pequinot F,…
