This volume in the "Requisites in Anesthesia" series delivers all of today's key knowledge in regional anesthesia ... in a concentrated, "high-yield" format. Concise, well organized chapters, superb illustrations, and at-a-glance figures and tables clarify everything from state-of-the-art basic science through advanced procedures. The book's tightly focused, user-friendly coverage makes it ideal both as a refresher for certification or recertification, and as a reference for everyday clinical practice. Explores the relevant physiology and pharmacology ¨ the mechanisms of action, toxicity, dosing guidelines, and advantages and disadvantages of the drugs usually used in regional anesthesia ¨ and the full range of specific regional anesthesia techniques. Discusses common complications such as headache ¨ presents the latest practice guidelines issued by the ASA and ASRA ¨ and details specialized regional anesthesia techniques for pediatrics, perioperative pain management, and other subspecialties. Uses a logical, consistent chapter format to make information easy to find. Features more than 250 crisp illustrations that clarify complex concepts and demonstrate key nuances of technique. Offers special boxes that summarize the key points of each section ¨ explore current controversies ¨ and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various drugs, tests, techniques, monitoring approaches, and more.

Anatomy and physiology -- Introduction to neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to pain and regional anesthesia -- Pharmacology -- Pharmacology of local anesthetics -- Local anesthetic additives -- Regional anesthetic techniques -- Providing regional anesthesia: monitoring, sedation, and equipment -- Head and neck blocks -- Upper extremity blocks -- Regional anesthesia of the trunk -- Lower extremity blocks -- Epidural anesthesia -- Spinal anesthesia -- Sympathetic blocks -- Safety, complications, and outcomes -- Postdural puncture headache -- Neural blockade and anticoagulation -- Neurologic complications -- Regional anesthesia and outcome -- Specialty considerations -- Obstetric anesthesia -- Regional anesthesia in pediatrics -- Acute pain.