The cornerstone text on the theory and practice of regional anesthesia and pain management
Presented in full color, this classic covers the theory and practice of regional anesthesia in its entirety, providing practitioners and students with both the physiologic principles and specific, state-of-the-art patient-management protocols and techniques.
Recognized leaders in the specialty have filled this richly illustrated volume with authoritative, completely practical help. Readers will find algorithms for managing or avoiding a wide range of common clinical dilemmas or complications. The book includes time-saving tools such as intravenous-to-oral opioid conversion tables and PCA setup guides as well as a selection of nerve block techniques and advice on their strengths and pitfalls. This handy reference helps readers make wise choices about anesthetics, dosing intervals, equipment, and perioperative management of patients receiving single-injection or continuous nerve blocks or spinal or epidural anesthesia. It tells them how to successfully manage patients with suspected epidural hematoma or neurological injuries - and much more.
· NEW INFORMATION on the emerging use of ultrasound in nerve blocks – including patient outcomes, how it affects resident physician training, and the very latest recommendations
· Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations
· Covers the entire field of regional anesthesia
· Details how to achieve reliable anesthesia and analgesia for surgical interventions on the face and upper and lower extremities
· Provides information on the advantages and disadvantages of using regional anesthesia in patients with coexisting diseases
· Features up-to-date information on the etiology, prevention, and management of a wide range of complications
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Hadzic's Textbook of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management is a highly authoritative textbook that offers comprehensive coverage of the field of regional anesthesia and acute pain management. Edited by Professor Admir Hadzic, a world-renowned expert in the field of anesthesiology, this textbook presents detailed and up-to-date guidelines for the practice of anesthesiologists and other medical professionals.
The book is structured into several sections that cover different aspects of regional anesthesia and acute pain management. Chapters are included that address the basic principles of regional anesthesia, the various techniques for performing blocks, as well as the specific applications of regional anesthesia for various types of surgical procedures.
The book also provides comprehensive coverage of acute pain management, including principles of pain assessment, pharmacologic methods of pain relief, and options for a multidisciplinary approach to patients with acute pain.
Each section of the textbook has been completely renewed and updated, taking into account the latest scientific findings and clinical practice in the field of regional anesthesia and acute pain management. It is also important to note that the book includes richly illustrated sections with diagrams, photographs and tables that help to better understand the material and visualize the procedures.
The Textbook of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management is an indispensable source of knowledge for anesthesiologists, residents, and medical students. It provides extensive information on the practical aspects of regional anesthesia and acute pain management, while emphasizing the importance of patient safety and quality of care. With its up-to-date information and broad coverage, this textbook remains an indispensable resource for anyone dealing with anesthesiology and pain management.
