Epidural Anaesthesia: Images, Problems and Solutions

Collier - Epidural anaesthesia
£49.99
£49.99
Authors/editors: Clive Collier
ISBN: 978-1-4441-5604-1
Page count: 138
Publisher: Hodder Arnold
Publication year: 2011

Epidural Anaesthesia: Images, Problems and Solutions brings together the most comprehensive collection of post-block epidurograms in the world into a single volume. With accompanying X-rays and contrast injection images, it clearly explains why an epidural block has failed and provides practical advice on how to avoid complications in the future.

  • Contains over 200 clearly labelled x-rays and contrast injection images to help you learn using these examples
  • Uses x-rays and contrast injection images rather than complex imaging technologies, to allow quick assessment of blocks in the most basic radiology department
  • Companion website contains downloadable images as well as moving x-rays of contrast injections and 3D reconstructions

Table of contents:
  1. Introduction: Why investigate atypical epidural blocks?
  2. The technique of epidurography
  3. The typical epidurogram
  4. Complicated epidural blocks
  5. The subdural and intradural spaces
  6. Failed epidural blocks and misplaced catheters
  7. Failed epidural blocks due to an obstructive septum
  8. Spinal deformity and epidural block
  9. An assessment of epidural catheters: the role of epidurograms
  10. Conclusions

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