Atlas of Regional Anesthesia

Atlas of Regional Anesthesia
By David L. Brown

• Publisher: Saunders
  
• Number Of Pages: 480
  
• Publication Date: 2005-11-15
  
• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1416022392
  
• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781416022398
  
• Binding: Hardcover
  

Product Description:

The fully updated and revised 3rd edition of this one-of-a-kind,
full-color atlas helps you perform nerve blocks accurately and
successfully in all regions of the body. Step-by-step illustrations
demonstrate each technique in a simple, easy-to-follow manner. An
emphasis on cross-sectional anatomy, illustrations of gross and surface
anatomy, and CT and MRI scans help you develop a three-dimensional
concept of anatomy essential to successful regional anesthesia
administration.

• Organizes each chapter's information under three headings: Perspective, Placement, and Pearls.
  
• Features color illustrations of cross-sectional, gross, and surface anatomy, as well as CT and MRI scans.
  
• Suggests appropriate drugs and their dosages.
  
• Covers all regions of the body.
  

• Includes new information on nerve stimulation (including stimulation catheters) and ultrasound techniques.
  
• Presents thoroughly updated drug information, including newer pharmaceutical agents.
  
• Contains brand-new color illustrations featuring added techniques.
  
• Adds
  six new chapters: Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks (Ch 2);
  Paravertebral Blocks(Ch 37); Chronic and Cancer Pain Care (Ch 38);
  Cervical and Lumbar Transforaminal Injection (Ch 44); Implantation of
  Spinal Drug Delivery Systems (Ch 45); and Spinal Cord Stimulation(Ch
  46).
  

With 3 additional contributing experts



Summary: Image adjustment
Rating: 4

"Atlas of Regional Anesthesia"
If you superimpose the two images of the arm at page 29, figure 3-2 and
3-3, you will see the interception of the median antebrachial cutaneos
n with the C5 dermatome. It counteracts the brachial plexus anatomy. C5
don't supply the "median antebrachial cutaneos n".
Araujo, Ricardo MD Anesthesia , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


Summary: NO Photographs
Rating: 4

I was disappointed to find no photographs used in this atlas. The
diagrams are all drawings. It is not a how-to-do book but a reference
book.


Summary: beautifully illustrated guide
Rating: 5

This book although pricey covers just about every block one could
imagine and does it in a way that shows off all the strengths of the
atlas-as-textbook.
After a general chapter on equipment each section is started with a
review of the pertinent anatomy of the region followed by descriptions
of the various blocks for that region. Each technique is prefaced with
a brief discussion of the 'big picture' of the block, then the local
anatomy, positioning of the patient, and placement of the needle is
covered. There is a nice little concluding paragraph covering gothchas.

Whilst this text is aimed at the trainee/practising anesthetist, others
may find it useful. For example fellows in pain management will find
all the 'standards' are covered. It's only weakness arises in this
context: use of supplemental imaging is not discussed except in facet
blocks.


Summary: lovely text
Rating: 5

I am a CRNAP practicing in an ansethesia group that does a great deal
of regional anesthesia. We have developed a library of texts to be used
for reference/review. This text is the best of the lot with clear
concise illustration and excellent text. If you wish to have just one
book to use as a reference, this one is it.


Summary: Very helpful atlas
Rating: 4

very useful book, which contains clinical tips