Atlas of pain injection techniques

• Main Authors: O'Connor, Therese (Author), Abram, Stephen E. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Churchill Livingstone Elsevier 2014
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Pain > prevention & control; Injections, Intramuscular > methods; Injections, Epidural > methods; utonomic Nerve Block > methods; Autonomic Nerve Block > methods; Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation > methods
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• Item Description: Previous ed.: 2003.
• Physical Description: xi, 133 pages illustrations (chiefly colour) 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780702044717; 0702044717

Hone your pain injection skills with Atlas of Pain Injection Techniques! This highly illustrated, "off-the-shelf" guide offers easy-to-follow descriptions of today's best techniques for administering basic nerve blocks. Ideal for relative newcomers to pain management as well as for anesthesiology trainees, this medical reference book provides exactly the fundamental guidance you need to master these essential procedures. Find information quickly with a user-friendly, templated format that guides you through each nerve block in a consistent and easy-to-follow manner. Rely on expert recommendations when considering local anesthetics, corticosteroids, and neurolytic agents. Offer proven, reliable treatment options to patients with persistent, severe or chronic pain. This introductory atlas provides a description of many basic regional anesthetic tools as well as common joint and muscular injections for pain relief. See exactly how to proceed to achieve optimal results and avoid problems. Step-by-step instructions - with concise text accompanied by line drawings and color photographs - demonstrate correct needle placement and anatomical structure for 29 techniques and procedures. Apply ultrasound guided therapies for optimal needle placement in delivery of anesthetic agents. Access the full text online at Expert Consult