Anesthesia and Analgesia in Dermatologic Surgery

With malpractice insurance premiums on the rise, and insurance rates for the practicing anesthesiologist at an all time
high, it is important, now more than ever, to have a single source reference related to both anesthesia and analgesia
and how they both relate to dermatologic surgery. This book provides comprehensive coverage on the therapeutic usage of
anesthesia and analgesia during dermatologic surgical procedures, providing basic concepts, as well as step-by-step
descriptions of the various techniques involved.

Written by an international group of contributors, Anesthesia and Analgesia in Dermatologic Surgery is the first book
of its kind to:


■present both anesthesia and analgesia techniques in a single source volume
■covers the basic principles of regional and local anesthesia with respect to anatomy, local anesthetic agents, and
techniques
■examines new eutectic mixtures that penetrate through the skin’s membrane, enabling doctors to use analgesia over
anesthesia for a wide range of superficial surgical procedures, including the harvesting of split skin grafts, laser
surgery, electrosurgery, epilation, and skin biopsy
■discusses the use of nerve blocks as safer alternatives to local anesthesia
■contains a full chapter dedicated to the pediatric patient, and the specific concerns when relating anesthesia to the
pediatric patient

Table of Contents
■Local Anesthetics and Anesthetic Solutions: Classification, Mode of Action and Dosages
■Vasoconstrictors: Chemistry, Mode of Action, and Dosage
■Topical Anesthetics
■Local Infiltration Anesthesia
■Regional Anesthesia
■Tumescent Anesthesia
■Local Anesthesia for Children
■Iontophoresis for Local Anesthesia
■Use of Nitrous Oxide in Hair Transplantation Surgery
■Moderate Sedation in Dermatologic Surgery