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Anesthesia and Analgesia in Dermatologic Surgery
Book , Date: 21/02/2008
This book covers the therapeutic use of anesthesia and analgesia in dermatologic surgical procedures, providing basic concepts, as well as step-by-step descriptions of the various techniques involved.
Written by international experts, Anesthesia and Analgesia in Dermatologic Surgery:
• is the first book to present both anesthesia and analgesia techniques in one text
• covers regional and local anesthesia with respect to anatomy, local anesthetic agents, and techniques
• examines new eutectic mixtures that penetrate the skin’s membrane, enabling doctors to use analgesia over anesthesia for a range of superficial surgical procedures(harvesting split skin grafts, laser surgery, electrosurgery, epilation, and skin biopsy)
• discusses the use of nerve blocks as safer alternatives to local anesthesia
• contains a chapter devoted to the concerns involved in administering anesthesia to the pediatric patient
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| Print: | £ 115.00 / $ 199.95 |
Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Anesthesia
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The first source on the subject, this comprehensive guide provides up-to-date coverage of the perioperative management of patients undergoing gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery. Merging basic science with clinical anesthetic practices, this reference spans a topic of burgeoning interest in the field and provides expertly written sections on pain control, postoperative nausea, and the prediction of surgical outcomes.
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| Print: | £ 125.00 / $ 249.95 |
Key Topics in Pain Medicine
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Building on the success of its predecessors, this third edition has been completely updated to reflect new activity in the field of anti-inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy, amongst other topics.
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| Print: | £ 49.90 / $ 89.95 |
Local Infiltration Analgesia
Book , Date: 10/12/2009
Primarily used in knee and hip surgery, local infiltration analgesia (LIA) has been shown to have positive effects on patients by controlling pain and offering a speedy recovery. Useful for clinicians both new to and familiar with LIA, this text demonstrates its techniques and presents evidence of its advantages in procedures outside the knee and hip region.
Using easy-to-understand terminology, this text covers:
• LIA methods
• pre- and postoperative management
• selecting a needle injection location
• benefits of combining the LIA technique with the drugs Naropin, Marcain, and Xylocaine
This text highlights the advantages of LIA, including:
• avoidance of sedation
• simple execution for physicians
• reduced risk of infection and blood clots
• little physiological disturbance
• earlier patient discharge and return to the workforce
• improved patient performance, outlook, and mobility
• fewer medical expenses
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| Print: | $ 99.95 / £ 50.00 |
Mayo Clinic Analgesic Pathway: Peripheral Nerve Blockade for Major Orthopedic Surgery
Book , Date: 01/11/2005
This reference describes a multimodal approach to intraoperative regional anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing major lower extremity orthopedic surgery, covering regional anesthesia equipment, strategies in pain management, and treatment guidelines for managing inpatient and ambulatory peripheral nerve catheters.
The authors’ systematic approach to regional anesthesia and analgesia in patients undergoing total joint replacement has been recognized for its scientific and educational value by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
This guide helps readers by:
• offering prudent, practical management guidelines for optimal medical care
• describing needle redirection cues for each block
• illustrating anatomical landmarks for selecting the needle insertion site
• supplying detailed medical illustrations of proper positioning for the patient and proceduralist
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| Print: | $ 99.95 / £ 50.00 |
Mayo Clinic Analgesic Pathway: Peripheral Nerve Blockade for Major Orthopedic Surgery and Procedural Training (Manual with DVD)
Book , Date: 20/06/0006
Resolving to expedite the recovery process, this DVD and reference set supplies a comprehensive multimodal approach to intraoperative regional anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing major lower extremity orthopedic surgery - spanning the entire selection of regional anesthesia equipment, strategies in pain management, and practical treatment guidelines for the management of inpatient and ambulatory peripheral nerve catheters. The authors' systematic approach to regional anesthesia and analgesia in patients undergoing total joint replacement has been recognized for its scientific and educational value by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
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| Print: | $ 199.95 / £ 100.00 |
