Complications of Regional Anesthesia

By Brendan T. Finucane and Brendan T. Finucane FRCA FRCPC

Book Overview

This is the first book to specifically address the complications and adverse reactions associated with regional anesthesia procedures. Twenty-nine leading authorities in regional anesthesia provide comprehensive, authoritative, and well illustrated guidance on preventing these complications and managing those that occur.discussions of safety as well as comparisons of the relative risks and benefits of regional vs. general anesthesia.Reviews the relevant medico-legal considerations.
Evaluates the practical advantages and disadvantages of all available nerve block techniques.Describes how to perform a full range of regional anesthesia procedures with a minimum of complications and handle them when they arise.
Presents case studies that demonstrate effective clinical management strategies.Includes over 95 outstanding illustrations that assist readers in visualising anatomical structures and implementing techniques.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443075360
• ISBN13: 9780443075360
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 10.3"