Regional Block a Handbook for Use in the Clinical Practice of Medicine and Surgery - Hardcover

Moore, D. C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0398013373 ISBN 13: 9780398013370

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd, 1981

Synopsis

By Daniel C. Moore, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, Washington. This proven text will equip the reader with the procedural fundamentals of common nerve blocks. The first of three main sections presents fundamental considerations, including data on local anesthetic drugs, systemic toxic reactions to high blood levels, allergic reactions, vasoconstrictor drugs, hyaluronidase, conditions influencing selection of regional anesthesia, regional anesthesia in office practice, equipment and technical fundamentals The second segment deals with peripheral nerve block anesthesia for the head and neck, trunk, and extremities, while the third is concerned with spinal, epidural and caudal anesthesia For each of the numerous blocks presented, the author provides explicit step-by-step instructions, including indications, anatomy, premedication, drugs, materials, technique, and possible complications.

About this edition

• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0398013373
• ISBN 13: 9780398013370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 514