Pediatric Atlas of Ultrasound- and Nerve Stimulation-Guided Regional Anesthesia

Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Regional Block Area Setup, Equipment and Monitoring; 2 Pediatric Electrical Nerve Stimulation; 3 Ultrasound Basics; 4 Clinical and Practical Aspects of Ultrasound Use; 5 Regional Block Catheter Insertion Using Ultrasonography and Stimulating Catheters; 6 Pain Assessment in Children Undergoing Regional Anesthesia; 7 Pediatric Pharmacological Considerations; 8 Complications of Regional Anesthesia in the Pediatric Population; 9 Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck; 10 Clinical Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus; 11 Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Plexus; 12 Clinical Anatomy of the Sacral Plexus; 13 Clinical Anatomy of the Trunk and Central Neuraxis; 14 Clinical Anatomy of the Dermatomes and Innervation of the Joints; 15 Trigeminal Nerve Blocks; 16 Cervical Plexus Blocks; 17 Occipital Nerve Blocks; 18 Blockade of the Auricular Branch of the Vagus Nerve (Nerve of Arnold); 19 Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block; 20 Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block; 21 Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block; 22 Axillary Block of the Brachial Plexus; 23 Terminal Nerve Blocks of the Upper Extremity; 24 Posterior Lumbar Plexus Block; 25 Terminal Nerve Blocks of the Lower Extremity; 26 Sciatic and Popliteal Nerve Blocks; 27 Ankle Blocks; 28 Paravertebral Blocks; 29 Intercostal Nerve Blocks; 30 Rectus Sheath and Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Blocks; 31 Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks; 32 Penile Blocks; 33 Epidural & Caudal Anesthesia; 34 Spinal Anesthesia

"This book is an excellent guide to regional anesthetic techniques in children. It gives a straightforward, easy-to-understand explanation of the important theoretical aspects as well as detailed, useful descriptions of the practical components of regional anesthesia. The images and visual components are outstanding. ... This atlas is suitable for anesthesiologists at all levels of experience. Both trainees and consultants looking to learn about regional anesthesia will find this textbook a valuable resource." (Arie Peliowski, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, January, 2016)

"The primary purpose is to provide an image-based, regional anesthesia book for pediatric anesthesiologists. ... The book targets all practicing pediatric anesthesiologists who wish to practice or improve their regional anesthesia skill. It also will help anyone, whethera nurse or a physician running an acute pain service in a pediatric hospital. ... I have no hesitation recommending this book to anyone who wants to learn how to improve the art of regional anesthesia." (Tariq M. Malik, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2015)