Handbook of Spinal Anesthesia introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of administering spinal anesthesia. The book's chapters explore the anatomy of the spine and the mechanism of action of a neuraxial block, as well as the pharmacology of local anesthetics in this area. Sections also include guidance for assessing risks on a patient-by-patient basis and feature a range of administration techniques. Information on pre-operative patient care, patient monitoring and post-operative care is also included. The book considers complications and challenges in performing spinal anesthesia and closes with a chapter on recent advances in the field. This book acts as a comprehensive foundation to spinal anesthesia. It is an ideal reference for junior doctors, medical officers, and non-specialist physicians seeking a practical guide to performing spinal anesthesia.
1. Chapter one. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter two. Anatomy and physiology - p. 9 3. Chapter three. Pharmacology - p. 25 4. Chapter four. Patient selection and preoperative evaluation - p. 39 5. Chapter five. Preoperative preparations - p. 51 6. Chapter six. Technical aspects of spinal anesthesia - p. 63 7. Chapter seven. Patient monitoring - p. 79 8. Chapter eight. Postoperative care after spinal anesthesia - p. 93 9. Chapter nine. Spinal anesthesia in obstetrics - p. 105 10. Chapter ten. Spinal anesthesia in general surgery and specialities - p. 113 11. Chapter eleven. Complications of spinal anesthesia - p. 123 12. Chapter twelve. Failed spinal anesthesia - p. 139 13. Chapter thirteen. Challenges in performance of spinal blockade - p. 157 14. Chapter fourteen. Recent advances in spinal anesthesia - p. 169 15. Chapter fifteen. Use of simulation during spinal anesthesia training - p. 177 16. Index - p. 183
Handbook of Spinal Anesthesia introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of administering spinal anesthesia. The book's chapters explore the anatomy of the spine and the mechanism of action of a neuraxial block, as well as the pharmacology of local anesthetics in this area. Sections also include guidance for assessing risks on a patient-by-patient basis and feature a range of administration techniques. Information on pre-operative patient care, patient monitoring and post-operative care is also included. The book considers complications and challenges in performing spinal anesthesia and closes with a chapter on recent advances in the field. This book acts as a comprehensive foundation to spinal anesthesia. It is an ideal reference for junior doctors, medical officers, and non-specialist physicians seeking a practical guide to performing spinal anesthesia.
1. Chapter one. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter two. Anatomy and physiology - p. 9 3. Chapter three. Pharmacology - p. 25 4. Chapter four. Patient selection and preoperative evaluation - p. 39 5. Chapter five. Preoperative preparations - p. 51 6. Chapter six. Technical aspects of spinal anesthesia - p. 63 7. Chapter seven. Patient monitoring - p. 79 8. Chapter eight. Postoperative care after spinal anesthesia - p. 93 9. Chapter nine. Spinal anesthesia in obstetrics - p. 105 10. Chapter ten. Spinal anesthesia in general surgery and specialities - p. 113 11. Chapter eleven. Complications of spinal anesthesia - p. 123 12. Chapter twelve. Failed spinal anesthesia - p. 139 13. Chapter thirteen. Challenges in performance of spinal blockade - p. 157 14. Chapter fourteen. Recent advances in spinal anesthesia - p. 169 15. Chapter fifteen. Use of simulation during spinal anesthesia training - p. 177 16. Index - p. 183
