A practical approach to regional anesthesia
By: Michael F. Mulroy ... [et al.].
Contributors: Mulroy, Michael F.; Mulroy, Michael F.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780781768542
Subjects: Conduction anesthesia -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Anesthesia, Conduction -- Handbooks
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Handbooks.
Description: Completely updated and now in full color throughout with many new illustrations, the Fourth Edition of this practical manual is a step-by-step guide to performing regional anesthesia procedures. This edition's improved and expanded program of illustrations includes detailed full-color anatomical drawings and clinical photographs correlated to drawings of needle placements. The state-of-the-art coverage includes the latest advances in ultrasound-guided procedures and continuous catheterization. A consistent outline format throughout this edition makes the text accessible and easy to use. Chapters cover all areas of regional anesthesia, including peripheral, central, obstetric, pediatric, ophthalmic, head and face, ambulatory anesthesia, and postoperative pain management.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Regional anesthesia / Michael F. Mulroy. 3rd ed. c2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Local anesthetics / Christopher M. Bernards; title: Local anesthetic clinical pharmacology / Christopher M. Bernards; title: Complications of regional anesthesia / Christopher M. Bernards; title: Premedication and monitoring / Michael F. Mulroy; title: Equipment / Michael F. Mulroy; title: Spinal anesthesia / Francis V. Salinas; title: Epidural anesthesia / Christopher M. Bernards; title: Caudal anesthesia / Michael F. Mulroy; title: Intercostal and terminal nerve anesthesia of the trunk / Michael F. Mulroy; title: Paravertebral block / Christopher M. Bernards; title: Sympathetic blockade / Christopher M. Bernards; title: Brachial plexus blocks / Susan B. McDonald; title: Intravenous regional anesthesia / Susan B. McDonald; title: Peripheral nerve blocks of the upper extremity / Susan B. McDonald; title: Lumbar plexus blocks / Francis V. Salinas; title: Sacral plexus-sciatic nerve blocks / Francis V. Salinas; title: Airway / Michael F. Mulroy; title: Head and face / Christopher M. Bernards; title: Cervical plexus blocks / Michael F. Mulroy; title: Ophthalmic anesthesia / Susan B. McDonald; title: Pediatric regional anesthesia / Kathleen L. Larkin; title: Ambulatory surgery / Michael F. Mulroy; title: Postoperative pain management / Susan B. McDonald.