Pediatric Atlas of Ultrasound- and Nerve Stimulation-Guided Regional Anesthesia

This book, the first in the field, provides a tool for pediatric anesthesiologists to learn and master the skill of ultrasound and nerve stimulation for regional anesthesia in children. The text focuses on differences between pediatric and adult patients.

This is the first comprehensive text-atlas that shows how to use ultrasound technology and nerve stimulation techniques to guide regional blockade in children. Clinical chapters follow a sequential, highly illustrated format that provides step-by-step guidance and include cases, clinical pearls, and troubleshooting tips. Nearly 400 figures, consisting of ultrasound images, MRI images, and schematics, have been assembled to maximize understanding of pediatric neuroanatomy and its relationship to surrounding anatomical structures. To help the novice user, the book features side-by-side presentation of unlabeled and labeled ultrasound images.

Pediatric Atlas of Ultrasound- and Nerve Stimulation-Guided Regional Anesthesia focuses on common approaches, supplemented in clinical pearls and notes by alternative approaches, and emphasizes dynamic and systematic scanning techniques. It is intended for pediatric anesthesiologists who wish to incorporate regional blockade into their repertoire and designed as a refresher and resource for all regional anesthesiologists seeking to refine their skills.

Unique Selling Points:

• Internationally renowned experts
• Presents two technologies proven to improve block success when used together
• Superb coverage of pediatric anatomy in relation to regional anesthesia
• Equipment, set-up, pain assessment, local anesthetic pharmacology, and patient safety considerations f

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Contributors 

Part 1:  Equipment and Technique for Nerve Stimulation and Ultrasound Guidance in Regional Anesthesia

Chapter 1          Regional Block Area Setup, Equipment and Monitoring........................................................... Vivian H.Y. Ip and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 2          Pediatric Electrical Nerve Stimulation......................................................................................... Kelly P.A. Byrne and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 3          Ultrasound Basics............................................................................................. Michelle L. Noga, Vivian H.Y. Ip, and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 4          Clinical and Practical Aspects of Ultrasound Use...................................... Michelle L. Noga, Vivian H.Y. Ip, and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 5          Regional Block Catheter Insertion Using Ultrasonography and Stimulating Catheters....... Vivian H.Y. Ip and Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 2: Considerations in Pediatric Regional Anesthesia

Chapter 6          Pain Assessment in Children Undergoing Regional Anesthesia.......... Bruce D. Dick, Kathy Reid, Michelle J. Verrier, and Alex Baloukov

Chapter 7          Pediatric Pharmacological Considerations......................................................................................................................... Derek Dillane

Chapter 8  

Part 3: Clinical Anatomy

Chapter 9          Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck.............................................................. Glenn Merritt, Anil H. Walji  and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 10        Clinical Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus........................................................................................ Anil H. Walji  and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 11        Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Plexus......................................................................................... Anil H. Walji  and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 12        Clinical Anatomy of the Sacral Plexus............................................................................................. Anil H. Walji and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 13        Clinical Anatomy of the Trunk and Central Neuraxis.................................................................. Anil H. Walji and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 14        Clinical Anatomy of the Dermatomes and Innervation of the Joints......................................... Anil H. Walji and Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 4:  Nerve Blocks of the Head and Neck

Chapter 15        Trigeminal Nerve Blocks.....................................................................................................................

Chapter 16        Cervical Plexus Blocks......................................................................................................................................................... Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 17        Occipital Nerve Blocks......................................................................................................................................................... Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 18        Blockade of the Auricular Branch of the Vagus Nerve (Nerve of Arnold)................................................................. Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 5:  Nerve Blocks Above the Clavicle

Chapter 19        Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block.................................................................................................................................... Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 20        Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block............................................................................................................................. Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 6:  Nerve Blocks Below the Clavicle

Chapter 21        Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block............................................................................................................................... Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 22        Axillary Block of the Brachial Plexus..........................................................

Chapter 23        Terminal Nerve Blocks of the Upper Extremity.............................................................................................................. Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 7:  Nerve Blocks of the Lumbar Plexus

Chapter 24        Posterior Lumbar Plexus Block................................................................................................ Karen R. Boretsky and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 25        Terminal Nerve Blocks of the Lower Extremity.............................................................................................................. Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 8:  Nerve Blocks of the Sacral Plexus

Chapter 26        Sciatic and Popliteal Nerve Blocks........................................................................................... Heather Y.Z. Ting and Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 9: Nerve Blocks at the Ankle

Chapter 27        Ankle Blocks.......................................................................................................................................................................... Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 10:  Nerve Blocks at the Trunk

Chapter 28        Paravertebral Blocks............................................................................... Heather Y.Z. Ting, Karen R. Boretsky, and Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter

Chapter 30        Rectus Sheath and Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Blocks........................................... Bryan J. Dicken and Ban C.H. Tsui  

Chapter 31        Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks................................................................................................................. Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 32        Penile Blocks............................................................................................... Heather Y.Z. Ting, Peter D. Metcalfe, and Ban C.H. Tsui

Part 11:  Neuraxial Blockade

Chapter 33        Epidural & Caudal Anesthesia............................................................................................................................................ Ban C.H. Tsui

Chapter 34        Spinal Anesthesia.................................................................................... Adam O. Spencer, Santhanam Suresh, and Ban C.H. Tsui