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.

Features

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.





Contents
Section A. Principles
1. Introduction (How To Use This Atlas and DVD)
2. Regional Anaesthesia In Perspective - History, Current Role and the Future
3. Mechanism of Action of Local Anaesthetics
4. General Indications and Contraindications
5. Complications, Toxicity and Safety
6. Peripheral Nerve Blockade Materials
Section B. Peripheral Nerve Blocks
7. Cervical Plexus Blockade
8. Orbital Blocks
9. Brachial Plexus Anatomy
10. Interscalene Block
11. Supraclavicular Block
12. Suprascapular Block
13. Axillary Block
14. Vertical Infraclavicular Block
15. Mid-Humeral Block
16. Elbow Blocks
17. Wrist Blocks
18. Lumbar and Sacral Plexus Anatomy
19. Posterior Sciatic Nevre Block
20. Anterior Sciatic Nerve Block
21. Femoral Nerve Block
22. Psoas Block
23. Iliacus Block
24. Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of Thigh Block
25. Popliteal Block
26. Ankle Block
27. Paravertebral Block
28. Intercostal Block
29. Inguinal Field Block