Peripheral Nerve Blocks & Peri-operative Pain Relief

Over 300 state-of-the-art interventional MR and ultrasound images demonstrate how to successfully perform a full range of peripheral nerve blocks techniques. Together with the video clips on the enclosed bonus CD-ROM, these images perfectly capture the relevant internal anatomical structures and depict correct needle placement in real patients-presenting cutting-edge visual guidance not currently available in any other textbook or atlas. Readers will be to visualize anatomical structures clearly in live subjects, master needle placement, and perform neural blocks more effectively than ever before.Describes fundamental peripheral nerve block principles such as the mechanisms of action of local anesthetic drugs, needle types, and toxicity and safety. Uses a consistent, user-friendly format to present each nerve block's indications contraindications relevant anatomy technique adverse effects and complications.Delivers practical, step-by-step "how-to-do-it" guidance featuring many high-quality radiographic images and specially drawn line illustrations. Offers "Clinical Pearls" in every chapter to help readers obtain optimal results from each technique.Includes a bonus multi-platform CD-ROM that uses narrated video clips to demonstrate a full range of nerve block procedures-and makes all of the illustrations from the book easy to incorporate into presentation software.