Axillary Brachial Plexus Block.
Figure 28-1. Anatomy of the brachial plexus at axilla and at the midhumeral level. Figure 28-2. Landmarks for the classical approach to axillary brachial plexus block. EQUIPMENT • Sterile towels…
Pharmacoeconomics of Regional Anesthesia: Implications in Ambulatory Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Admission, & Early Rehabilitation.
Cost-minimization Cost-benefit analysis Cost-effectiveness analysis Cost-utility analysis CEA is applicable when the effects of comparable health treatments or services share the same therapeutic goals, but have different degrees of effectiveness.4…
Peripheral Nerve Stimulators & Electrophysiology of Nerve Stimulation.
• Admir Hadzic, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. CHARACTERISTICS OF ELECTRICAL IMPULSE: INTENSITY, DURATION & RATE OF CHANGE Intensity Rate of Change III. POLARITY OF STIMULATING & RETURNING ELECTRODES IV. DISTANCE-CURRENT…
Intravenous Regional Block for Upper & Lower Extremity Surgery.
• Alon P. Winnie, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. ANATOMY III. INDICATIONS Upper Extremity Lower Extremity Pediatrics IV. CONTRAINDICATIONS V. EQUIPMENT VI. PATIENT PREPARATION VII. TECHNIQUE Upper Extremity IVRA Lower Extremity…
Block of the Sciatic Nerve in the Popliteal Fossa.
• Admir Hadzic, MD I. INTRODUCTION Indications & Contra indications Functional Anatomy Distribution of Anesthesia Choice of Local Anesthetic II. TECHNIQUES Intertendinous (Posterior) Approach Continuous Popliteal Block Popliteal (Lateral) Approach…
Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Outpatients.
• Elizabeth M. Renehan, MD• F. Kayser Enneking, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. HISTORY III. ADVANTAGES & EVIDENCE IV. PATIENT SELECTION V. SELECTION OF INSERTION TECHNIQUE VI. LOCAL ANESTHETIC & ADJUVANT…
Ankle Block.
• RickJ. Deimonte, DPM• Paul M. Greenberg, DPM I. INTRODUCTION Indications & Contra indications Pertinent Anatomy Landmarks Equipment Alternative Techniques II. MAYO BLOCK Anatomic Facts Indications Technique Choice of Local…
Neurologic Complications of Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Mechanisms & Management.
• Alain Borgeat, MD• Admir Hadzic, MD A. Basic Considerations I. INTRODUCTION II. FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY OF THE PERIPHERAL NERVES III. MECHANISMS OF PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURY IV. CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION OF ACUTE…
Local & Regional Anesthesia for Eye Surgery.
• Kenneth Merhige, MD• Robert Della Rocca, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. ANATOMY III. RETROBULBAR ANESTHESIA Conventional Technique Alternative Techniques IV. PERIBULBAR ANESTHESIA Alternative Techniques Retrobulbar Versus Peribulbar Blocks V. MAJOR…
