Wildsmith, J.A.: REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA, 3ª Ed.; November 2002; 90,00 €; 320 Pag. / 200 Illus.  

 

Regional anaesthesia, particularly central neural block for obstetrics, has increased greatly in use and popularity over the last 30 years. However, a significant number of anaesthetists still find it difficult to acquire either a theoretical grounding in the subject or expertise in the techniques. This book is produced to help them to rectify this situation.  
 
It is aimed at anaesthetists in training and those studying for the FRCA examination, as well as senior anaesthetists whose training was completed before the revival of interest in regional anaesthesia. Those already using regional techniques will find the book useful for extending and updating their knowledge.  
 
As in the first two editions, the first part of the book gives an account (firmly based in recent research) of the theoretical aspects of regional anaesthesia. The second part describes the practical applications of the various methods.  
 
The third edition continues to give a clear view on often misunderstood subjects such as the pharmacokinetics and systemic toxicity of local anaesthetic drugs, and the use of test doses as well as an assessment of the present place of spinal anaesthesia and an account of the features of some of the newer spinal agents.The contributing authors use the techniques which they describe in their daily practice and, because they come from a variety of backgrounds, the book is broadly representative of British practice. However, the editors have ensured that the guidance given and the opinions expressed are clear and unequivocal.  

 
Reviews
 
Review of the first edition:  
"Sixteen contributors, all working anaesthetists, provide clear sensible advice, always relating theoretical considerations to their clinical importance and concentrating on the practical, concise editing has ensured as minimum of repetition, a wealth of information including psychological factors, indications, equipment, complications and postoperative management. The editors are to be congratulated on their enterprise."  
-British Medical Journal  


Features
  • Offers clear views on often misunderstood subjects such as the pharmacokinetics and systemic toxicity of local anaesthetic drugs, and the use of test doses
  • Explains difficult concepts in an easy, practical and well-illustrated way
  • Provides an assessment of the present place of spinal anaesthesia and accounts of some of the newer spinal agents, ensuring you are up-to-date with the latest developments
  • Added content and expertise on obstetric anaesthesia

What's New
  • More detailed approach to subject matter in order to deal with the increase in information in this rapidly expanding area
  • The introduction of John McClure as a co-editor with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia (one of the areas in which regional anaesthesia is widely used)
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Several new chapters including:  
  • The anatomy and physiology of pain.
  • Local Anaesthetic Kinetics
  • Clinical uses of local anaesthetic drugs
  • Pre-operative considerations
  • Post-operative Pain and Audit
  • Regional anaesthesia for day-care surgery
  • Regional Anaesthesia in the Elderly Patient
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All other chapters revised and updated  

 
Contents
 
1. History of Regional Anaesthesia  
 
JAW Wildsmith  
 
2. Features of Regional Anaesthesia  
 
NB Scott, AR Absalom  
 
3. Pain Pathways  
 
L Colvin and JH McClure  
 
4. Local Anaesthetic Action  
 
GR Strichartz and JAW Wildsmith  
 
5. Systemic Kinetics of Local Anaesthetics  
 
GT Tucker  
 
6. Clinical Pharmacology of Local Anaesthetics  
 
JAW Wildsmith  
 
7. Pre-operative Assessment for Regional Anaesthesia  
 
MR Checketts and JAW Wildsmith  
 
8. Management of Regional Anaesthesia  
 
JE Charlton  
 
9. Anatomy and Physiology of the Vertebral Canal  
 
WA Chambers and M Brockway  
 
10. Spinal Anaesthesia  
 
AP Rubin  
 
11. Epidural Anaesthesia and Analgesia  
 
EN Armitage  
 
12. Caudal Block  
 
LVH Doyle and E Martin  
 
13. Regional Anaesthesia of the Trunk  
 
A Lee  
 
14. Upper Limb Blocks  
 
HBJ Fischer  
 
15. Lower Limb Blocks  
 
D Coventry and WA Macrae  
 
16. Head and Neck Blocks  
 
N Smart and S Hickey  
 
17. Ophthalmic Blocks  
 
AP Rubin  
 
18. Obstetric Anaesthesia and Analgesia  
 
JH McClure  
 
19. Paediatric Anaesthesia and Analgesia  
 
A Lloyd-Thomas  
 
20. Acute Pain Management  
 
D Connolly and McLeod  
 
21. Autonomic Blocks in Pain Management  
 
DM Justins  
 
22. Regional Blocks for Day Care Surgery  
 
HBJ Fischer  
 
23. Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia in the Elderly  
B Veering