Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks
DEFINITION OF THE PROBLEM Complications related to continuous perineural local anesthetic infusion can take many forms, which in turn may occur during various stages of patient care. The major stages…
ANESTHESIA
Overview of Regional Anesthesia Complications
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Since RA was introduced at the turn of the 20th century, its use has been subject to large waves of enthusiastic and supported practice, followed by periods of…
Dysrhythmias
Chapter 79 Dysrhythmias Donald M. Yealy and Joshua M. Kosowsky The term dysrhythmia denotes any abnormality in cardiac rhythm. In this chapter, we review dysrhythmias outside the context of cardiac…
Spinal Injuries
Chapter 43 Spinal Injuries Amy H. Kaji, Edward J. Newton and Robert S. Hockberger Perspective Background Prehistoric humans undoubtedly suffered little in the way of significant spinal injury. Their semierect…
Femur and Hip
Chapter 56 Femur and Hip Brittany L. Murray Perspective Background Ancient Egyptian and Greek drawings depict persons with hip deformities ambulating with assistive crutches. The first available written description of…
Dermatologic Presentations
Chapter 120 Dermatologic Presentations Boris Garber and Rita K. Cydulka Perspective Cutaneous eruptions can be manifestations of primary dermatologic disease or signal underlying systemic illness. In addition to medical and…
Wrist and Forearm
Chapter 51 Wrist and Forearm David T. Williams and Hyung T. Kim Wrist Perspective The wrist joint is broadly defined as the anatomic area from the distal radius and ulna…
Humerus and Elbow
Chapter 52 Humerus and Elbow Thom A. Mayer Perspective Because injuries in the region of the elbow have a high potential for complications and residual disability, early recognition of neurovascular…
