Resolving to expedite the recovery process, this reference describes a comprehensive multimodal approach to intraoperative regional anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing major lower extremity orthopedic surgery-spanning the entire selection of regional anesthesia equipment, strategies in pain management, and practical treatment guidelines for the management of inpatient and ambulatory peripheral nerve catheters.
The authors' systematic approach to regional anesthesia and analgesia in patients undergoing total joint replacement has been recognized for its scientific and educational value by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society of Anesthesiologists
This guide helps readers by:
offering prudent, practical management guidelines for optimal medical care
describing needle redirection cues for each block
illustrating anatomical landmarks for selecting the needle insertion site
supplying detailed medical illustrations of proper positioning for the patient and proceduralist
| Principles of Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Block | p. 1 |
| Neural Anatomy | p. 3 |
| Dermatomes and Osteotomes | p. 11 |
| Preoperative Assessment and Monitoring | p. 15 |
| Techniques and Equipment for Neural Localization | p. 19 |
| Selection of Local Anesthetic and Adjuvants | p. 25 |
| Neurologic Complications | p. 31 |
| Lumbar Plexus Block | p. 33 |
| Psoas Compartment Approach | p. 35 |
| Fascia Iliaca Approach | p. 43 |
| Femoral Nerve Block | p. 47 |
| Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block | p. 51 |
| Obturator Nerve Block | p. 55 |
| Saphenous Nerve Blocks | p. 59 |
| Sciatic Nerve Block | p. 65 |
| Classic Posterior Approach of Labat | p. 67 |
| Parasacral Approach | p. 71 |
| Subgluteal Approach | p. 75 |
| Anterior Approach | p. 79 |
| Lateral Popliteal Approach | p. 83 |
| Posterior Popliteal Approach | p. 87 |
| Ankle Block | p. 91 |
| Mayo Clinic Analgesic Pathway | p. 101 |
| Mayo Clinic Total Joint Anesthesia and Analgesic Pathway | p. 103 |
| Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia in the Patient Receiving Thromboprophylaxis | p. 113 |
| Management of Inpatient Peripheral Nerve Catheters | p. 117 |
| Management of Ambulatory Peripheral Nerve Catheters | p. 121 |
| Nursing Management of Peripheral Nerve Catheters | p. 125 |
| Future Directions | p. 127 |
| Index | p. 129 |
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ISBN: 9780849395727
ISBN-10: 0849395720
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 160
Published: 1st November 2005
Publisher: CRC PR INC
Dimensions (cm): 23.0 x 15.0
x 1.5
Weight (kg): 8.23