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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…