Textbook of Regional Anesthesia

Features

Provides clear and precise illustrations that correspond with
the text.
Emphasizes evidence-based practice and outcome studies.
Describes interventional techniques in detail.
Offers an overview of future trends
Devotes an entire section to complications.
Features the expertise of an international panel of authors.
Presents guidance on setting up an Acute Pain Service.
Provides the latest pharmacological agents used in the field.






Contents
History of Regional Anesthesia


Chapter 1

Early History
History of Various Techniques
History of Development of Local Anesthetics
History of Neourolytic Agents
History of Other Analgesics Used for RA
Chapter 2
History of Regional Anesthesia in Various Parts of the World
The Legends of Regional Anesthesia
General Section

Chapter 3

Economic Impact of Regional Anesthesia
Chapter 4
Organization of Acute Pain Services
Chapter 5
Organization of Chronic Pain Services
Chapter 6
Hospice
Chapter 7
Practice of Regional Anesthesia in Developing Countries
Section on Basic and Clinical Research in Regiional Anesthesia

Chapter 8

Regional Anesthesia Techniques
Chapter 9
Pain Mechanisms
Chapter 10
Local Anesthetics
Narcotics in Regional Anesthesia
Neurolytics
Other Analgesics
Chapter 11
Efficacy of Regional Anesthesia Techniques
Head and Neck
Upper Extremities
Thoracic and Upper Trunk
Lumbar/Abdominal
Lower Abdomen/Pelvis
Lower Extremity
Chapter 12

Metabolic and Endocrine Changes Due to Regional Anesthesia
Section on Clinical Practice in Regional Anesthesia
Chapter 14

Techniques of Pain Relief in Acute Situation
Chapter 15
Technique in Obstetrics
Chapter 16
Techniques in Chronic and Cancer Pain
Chapter 17

Pediatric Techniques

For Acute Pain
For Chronic Pain
Section on Efficacy & Outcome of Regional Anesthesia

Chapter 18
Conduction Blocks

For Acute Pain
For Obstetric Pain
For Chronic and Cancer Pain
Chapter 19

Peripheral Blocks

For Acute Pain
For OB Pain
For Chronic and Cancer Pain
Chapter 20
Pediatric Blocks
For Acute Pain
For Chronic and Cancer Pain
Chapter 21
Use of Nerve Stimulators
Chapter 22
Continuous Infusions
Chapter 23
Radiofrequency
Chapter 24
Regional Anesthesia Options in Surgical Specialities
Chapter 25
Neurostimulation
Chapter 26

Central Blocks

Subarachnoid
Epidural
Chapter 27
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Chapter 28
Pediatrics RA
Chapter 29
Obstetric Regiional Anesthesia
Chapter 30
Chronic Pain
Chapter 31
Cancer Pain
Chapter 32
Trauma
Section on Future Needs

Chapter 33

New Drugs
Chapter 34
New Techniques
Chapter 35
Research Education Training
Chapter 36
Guidelines for RA Practice