Download or read book Landmarks for Peripheral Nerve Blocks written by Didier A. Sciard and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for quick reference on the wards or in the operating room, this pocket-sized flip-book depicts the anatomic landmarks whose location is essential for successfully performing peripheral nerve blocks. Full-color computer-generated drawings show surface anatomy and relevant deeper anatomic structures. Each chapter first presents basic anatomy including landmarks and then proceeds to brief descriptions of the most widely used blocks, as well as tips to troubleshoot problems and avoid complications. Both upper and lower limb blocks are included. The book is spiral bound at the top and printed on heavy, laminated paper to allow use in the operating room.