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Fig. 5.1 Pajunk® SonoLong Curl 2. Stimulating Catheters   Although it is still unclear as to whether stimulating catheters are more effective than non-stimulating catheters at positioning the catheter tip…

Fig. 34.1 Lateral positioning of patient for spinal anesthesia An alternative position for infants is to have an assistant hold the patient in a sitting position with the hips flexed…

Tool Reference Age range Clinical indications for use Guidelines for use Advantages and disadvantages PIPP Stevens et al. [24]; McNair et al. [25] 28–40 weeks gestational age Procedural pain, postoperative…

Fig. 1.1 Equipment storage cart with clear identification of equipment, supplies, and medication The following outlines the contents of this cart: 1.2.1 General Equipment Sterile skin preparation solution. Sponges/gauze. Drape….

Fig. 12.1 Schematic diagram of the lumbosacral trunk and the sacral plexus The sacral plexus itself lies anterior to the piriformis and between it and the endopelvic fascia (thus, it…

Fig. 18.1 VHVS and MRI images of the expected location of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve (nerve of Arnold) Fig. 18.2 Patient positioning and surface landmarks for nerve…

Fig. 3.1 (a) Schematic of ultrasound transducer types: linear array, convex linear array, and phased array. (b) Linear and curved (convex linear) transducers (e.g., SonoSite MicroMaxx) are the most common…

Fig. 8.1 General principles for performing regional anesthesia in pediatric patients Table 8.1 Maintaining a standard of care during regional anesthesia practice Maintaining standard of care • Preoperative patient selection • Appropriate…

Fig. 7.1 Derivation of ester- and amide-class local anesthetics from cocaine. Shown are chemical structures and years in which each drug was first used 7.2.1 Onset of Action, Potency, and…