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Fig. 20.1 Patient positioning and surface landmarks for supraclavicular block of the brachial plexus The patient is positioned supine with the head turned approximately 45° to the contralateral side after…

Fig. 10.1 Anatomy of the brachial plexus After exiting the intervertebral foramina, the roots traverse through the interscalene groove or triangle (scalene hiatus) before forming the trunks and entering the…

Fig. 29.1 Surface anatomy and needle insertion points for intercostal nerve block Midaxillary line: This line is drawn longitudinally from the midpoint of the axilla and is used in younger…

Fig. 11.1 Nerves of the lower extremity Fig. 11.2 Schematic diagram of the lumbar plexus Fig. 11.3 Lumbar and sacral plexuses within the skeleton Fig. 11.4 Major branches of the…

Fig. 17.1 Occipital nerve anatomy Fig. 17.2 VHVS and MRI images capturing the expected location of the greater occipital nerve 17.2.1 Patient Positioning Supine with head turned to the contralateral…

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…