9 Prehabilitation for Thoracic Surgery Michael Charlesworth, Richard Templeton Abstract The presurgical period is an ideal time for targeted interventions aimed at improving postoperative outcomes for all surgical patients. The…
Key Points • Neuraxial analgesia/anesthesia (spinal, epidural, combined spinal-epidural) are mainstays of safe anesthesia care of the obstetric patient. The anesthesia provider is caring for the mother, and by extension,…
Key Points • Prepuncture ultrasound scanning is helpful to determine the midline, the depth from the skin, the desired level, and rotation of the spine. • There are limited outcome…
Key Points • Performing this block requires ultrasound experience. • Needle visualization plays a major role in achieving a successful block. • Epidural spread can occur from a unilateral injection….
Key Points • Patient selection plays a major role in performing the block; it is challenging with obese patients. • Ultrasound experience is required to maximize the success rate of…
