• Rasha S. Jabri, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. ANTIPLATELET THERAPY III. ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS IV. HEPARIN Intravenous Heparin Subcutaneous Heparin Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin V. THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY Thrombin Inhibitors Fondaparinux VI. HERBAL THERAPY…
PDPH occurs following procedures that disrupt the integrity of the meninges (ie dura and arachnoid mater). Onset of symptoms is generally delayed; 65% of patients experience symptoms within 24 h…
• Karen C. Nielsen, MD• Marcy S. Tucker, MD• Susan M. Steele, MD I. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND BRIEF HISTORY: ADVANTAGES OF NERVE BLOCKS IN AMBULATORY SURGERY II. PATIENT SELECTION III….
• Rehana Jan, MD• Leslie Schechter, PharmD• Suzanne Lenart, RNC Paul H. Willoughby, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. INTRAVENOUS PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA III. PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCKS Complications of Continuous Catheter Techniques IV….
Figure 37–1. Formation of the sacral plexus. In the upper part of its course, the sciatic nerve lies deep in the gluteus maximus muscle and rests on the posterior surface…
There are many other study designs, most of which are variants of these basic ones, and many studies will include a combination of designs. As each design has its advantages…
• David Misita, MD I. INTRODUCTION Relevant Anatomy II. TECHNIQUES FOR ANESTHETIZING THE AIRWAY Preparation for Awake Intubation Topical Anesthesia of the Nose, Mouth, Tongue, & Pharynx Topicalization by Use…
• Alon P. Winnie, MD I. INTRODUCTION II. ANATOMIC CONSIDERATIONS III. INDICATIONS FOR CAUDAL EPIDURAL BLOCK IV. THE TECHNIQUE OF CAUDAL EPIDURAL BLOCK Patient Positioning Anatomic Landmarks Technique V. CHARACTERISTICS…
Increase in heart rate (15-25%) and cardiac output (up to 50%). Decrease in vascular resistance in the uterine, renal, and other vascular beds. Compression of the lower aorta in the…
Distribution of anesthesia consists of the entire arm, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and most of the upper arm. Indications are similar to those for axillary block; hand, forearm,…
