![]() ![]() The book ends with a two-page chapter on the ‘Fetus’ which describes the fetal circulation. The chapters on the thorax, upper limb, abdomen, and lower limb follow the same pattern, describing the anatomy, clinical implications, and procedures in detail. This chapter also covered the anatomy of the airway, cricothyroidectomy, and percutaneous tracheostomy. However, for the supraclavicular block the description was sufficient for the purpose of examination candidates but it lacked finer details. The description of the anatomy and the conduct of block was succinct but provided sufficient detail for even experienced consultant anaesthetists to benefit from reading. We particularly liked the description of the interscalene approach to the brachial plexus, where the authors describe four landmark-based approaches (Winnie, Meier, Borgeat, and Low), nerve stimulator and ultrasound techniques. This chapter includes a detailed description of cervical plexus blocks, brachial plexus blocks, and stellate ganglion block. The chapter on the ‘Neck’ describes the fascia, vessels, and nerves. We can recommend the section on fibre-optic tracheal intubation for those about to undergo supervised training of this procedure or, indeed, consultants who use it infrequently. The anatomy of the eye, nose, and mouth is followed by a description of eye blocks (subtenon, peribulbar, and retrobulbar) and fibre-optic tracheal intubation. The anatomical basis of brainstem testing is discussed. The ‘Head’ chapter describes the anatomy of the skull and discusses magnetic resonance images of the brain, the vascular supply of the brain, and the cranial nerves (including trigeminal nerve block) in detail. The chapter on the ‘Spine’ describes the anatomy of vertebrae, caudal epidural block (includes ultrasound images), spinal cord and meninges, pain pathways, the anatomy of the meningeal spaces (epidural and subdural spaces), the vascular supply of the spinal cord, and the anatomy of central neuraxial blocks. The ‘Organisation of the nervous system’ chapter concisely describes the central, peripheral, sympathetic, and parasympathetic nervous system coeliac plexus block is then described in detail. This all makes the book eye catching and stimulates the reader's interest. The blocks and procedures are easy to find because they are presented in light purple-coloured boxes. We thought that the quality of the illustrations, print, and paper were excellent throughout, although the hand-drawn diagrams, the point-wise description of the anatomy, and the font size may not appeal to all readers. There are nine chapters covering the nervous system, spine, head, neck, thorax, upper limb, abdomen, lower limb, and the fetus. It is published in paperback with 195 pages approximately one-third of the content is made up of colour pictures, line diagrams, and ultrasound images. This has been made possible by the complementary expertise in anatomy, regional anaesthesia, and artwork of the three authors, all of whom are consultant anaesthetists. ![]() This book provides focused clinical context combined with superb illustrations and images. It does, however, become much more interesting when correlated clinically, and learning is really enhanced by good-quality illustrations. Anatomy as an abstract discipline is almost boundless and not the most stimulating of subjects for most anaesthetists. An understanding of anatomy is also essential for the interpretion of imaging investigations. A good knowledge of anatomy is essential for practising anaesthetists and critical care physicians it is fundamental for the safe conduct of procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous cannulation, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and peripheral and central neuraxial regional anaesthesia. This new edition is an invaluable resource for all anesthesiologists, orthopedists, and pain management physicians involved in the administration of regional anesthesia.It was a pleasure to review the first edition of ‘ Applied Anatomy for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care’ published by Cambridge University Press. Online access to more than 250 video films of the techniques.New section on pediatric regional anesthesia.New section describing the general aspects of ultrasound imaging in performing peripheral nerve blocks.More than 250 new and updated figures, anatomical illustrations, and cadaver dissection photos which demonstrate the techniques.This new edition is enhanced with over 700 full-color illustrations as well as an extensive selection of videos on Thieme's MediaCenter. The Atlas of Peripheral Regional Anesthesia: Anatomy and Techniques, Third Edition is a comprehensively revised reference that provides readers with essential anatomical knowledge along with step-by-step instructions on how to perform even the most complex regional anesthesia procedures with particular focus on ultrasound-guided techniques. ![]()
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