{"product_id":"handbook-of-small-animal-regional-anesthesia-and-analgesia-techniques-isbn-9781118741825","title":"Handbook of Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia Techniques","description":"This is a concise visual guide to the major techniques of regional anesthesia and analgesia for small animal practitioners, with complete coverage of the relevant physics, physiology, and pharmacology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides straightforward advice and easy-to-implement strategies for general veterinary practitioners without specialist training who want to incorporate regional anesthesia into their practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures an accessible design with plenty of diagrams and photos and a convenient and robust spiral-bound format that lays flat for use during procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroken into sections which explain techniques by limb or body part and by species\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails important anatomy (nerves, bones, and vessels), as well as possible side effects and complications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction, 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons to provide regional anesthesia, 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory of regional anesthesia\/analgesia, 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of the major techniques, 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal anesthetic drugs, 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditives to local anesthetics, 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipment, 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSyringes, 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeedles, 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidural catheter kits, 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNerve locators, 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferential pressure transducer, 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcoustic device, 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplications and contraindications, 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal, 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemic, 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecies differences and considerations, 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe practice, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining confidence, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a plan, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading, 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Cutaneous Innervation Index, 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutaneous innervation index, 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanine dermatomes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody, 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHead, 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoracic limb, 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePelvic limb, 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Infiltration Blocks, 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfiltration for mass removal, 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine and ring blocks, 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInverted “L” block, 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlock of the surgical incision, 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle injection of the surgical incision , 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiffusion catheter\/“soaker” catheter\/“pain buster”, 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntercostal blocks, 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpleural block (also known as intrapleural or pleural), 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntraperitoneal block, 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Blocks of the Head, 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetrobulbar, 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaxillary, 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfraorbital, 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMandibular (or inferior alveolar), 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental (or middle mental), 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuriculotemporal and great auricular, 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Regional Anesthetic Blocks of the Limbs, 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoracic limb regional anesthetic blocks, 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrachial plexus, 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParavertebral: C6–T1, 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRUMM (radial\/ulnar\/median\/musculocutaneous), 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBier block (intravenous regional anesthesia), 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePelvic limb, 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemoral\/saphenous nerve block, 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSciatic nerve block, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Epidurals and Spinals, 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLumbosacral epidural and spinal in dogs, 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLumbosacral epidural in cats, 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaudal epidural in dogs and cats, 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Emergency Procedures, 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplications associated with local anesthetic techniques, 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBleeding, 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNerve trauma, 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplications associated with local anesthetic drugs, 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllergic reactions to local anesthetic drugs, 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethemoglobinemia, 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemic toxicity of local anesthetics, 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular toxicity, 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading, 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex, 89\u003c\/p\u003e \"Overall, this book is an excellent addition to the literature and will be appreciated by anyone interested in local and regional anesthesia.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Veterinary Medical Association \u003c\/i\u003e15 June 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Practicing small animal vets and reference collections catering to them will find Handbook of Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia Techniques an excellent, at-a-glance synthesis of technical information.\" (Donovan's Literary Services 2016) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhillip Lerche, BVSc, PhD, CertVA, DipACVAA,\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuri Aarnes, DVM, MS, DipACVAA,\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGwen Covey-Crump, BVetMed, CertVA, DipECVAA, MRCVS,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Clinical Teacher at Langford Veterinary Services, University of Bristol, UK.  She is European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFernando Martinez Taboada, LV, CertVA, DipECVAA, MRCVS,\u003c\/b\u003e is European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.  He currently works at the University of Sydney, Australia, as Specialist in Small Animal Anaesthesia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandbook of Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia Technique\u003c\/i\u003es is a concise visual guide to the major techniques of regional anesthesia and analgesia for small animal practitioners. The authors provide straightforward advice and easy-to-implement strategies for those who want to incorporate regional anesthesia into their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe handbook features an accessible design with plenty of diagrams and photos and a convenient spiral-bound format that lays flat for use during procedures. 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