The Atlas of Peripheral Regional Anesthesia: Anatomy and Techniques, Third Edition is a comprehensively revised reference that provides readers with essential anatomical knowledge along with step-by-step instructions on how to perform even the most complex regional anesthesia procedures with particular focus on ultrasound-guided techniques. This new edition is enhanced with over 700 full-color illustrations as well as an extensive selection of videos on Thieme's MediaCenter.

Key Features of the Third Edition:

• More than 250 new and updated figures, anatomical illustrations, and cadaver dissection photos which demonstrate the techniques
• New section describing the general aspects of ultrasound imaging in performing peripheral nerve blocks
• New section on pediatric regional anesthesia
• Online access to more than 250 video films of the techniques

This new edition is an invaluable resource for all anesthesiologists, orthopedists, and pain management physicians involved in the administration of regional anesthesia.

Part I General Aspects of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Region Anesthesia
1 General Principles of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Part II Upper Limb
2 General Overview
3 Interscalene Techniques of Brachial Plexus Block
4 Supraclavicular and Infraclavicular Techniques of Brachial Plexus Block
5 Suprascapular Nerve Block
6 Axillary Block
7 Selective Block of Individual Nerves in the Upper Arm, at the Elbow, and Wrist
Part III Lower Limb
8 General Overview
9 Psoas Block
10 Inguinal Perivascular Lumbar Plexus Anesthesia (Femoral Nerve Block)
11 Proximal Sciatic Nerve Block
12 Blocks at the Knee
13 Peripheral Block (Conduction Block) of Individual Nerves of the Lower Limb
14 Peripheral Nerve Blocks at the Ankle
Part IV Peripheral Regional Anesthesia in Pediatrics
15 General Overview
16 Upper Limb
17 Lower Limb
18 Abdominal Wall
Part V General Aspects of Peripheral Nerve Blocks of the Extremities
19 Special Features of Peripheral Nerve Blocks
20 Complications and General Contraindications of Peripheral Blocks
21 General Principles for Performing Peripheral Blocks
22 Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks