Main description:

Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia is an up-to-date, complete resource for performing local anesthetic techniques in small animals. This practical, clinically oriented reference presents step-by-step procedures for performing common locoregional blocks and is organized logically by body system. The first book to draw information on this topic into one resource, Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia is equally useful as a comprehensive reference and as a quick source of information with checklists and pictures to assist with performing various blocks in practice. Beginning with introductory sections offering an overview of general considerations for patient preparation and pharmacology, the heart of the book is devoted to detailed instructions for performing regional anesthetic techniques, including reviews of the literature, useful illustrations, diagrams, and clinical tips. Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia provides an invaluable tool for veterinary anesthesiologists and practitioners who incorporate local and regional anesthetic techniques into their small animal practices.

Contents:

Contributors vii Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Part 1 Considerations for Loco-regional Anesthesia 1 1 History of Regional Anesthesia 3 Kristopher Schroeder 2 General Considerations 11 Luis Campoy and Kristopher Schroeder 3 Patient Preparation 19 Luis Campoy and Matt R. Read 4 Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology of Local Anesthetics and Adjuncts 25 Manuel Martin-Flores Part 2 Equipment 41 5 Equipment for Loco-regional Anesthesia and Analgesia 43 Matt R. Read 6 Peripheral Nerve Stimulators Robert M. Raw, Matt R. Read and Luis Campoy 7 Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks 77 Olga Seco, Laura Zarucco, and Luis Campoy Part 3 Loco-regional Anesthetic Blocks for Small Animal Patients 87 8 Incisional Infiltration of Local Anesthetics and Use of Wound Catheters 89 Matt R. Read 9 The Eye 103 Elizabeth A. Giuliano and Karen P. Walsh 10 The Oral Cavity 119 Margherita Gracis 11 The Thoracic Limb 141 Luis Campoy and Matt R. Read 12 The Trunk 167 Matt R. Read and Carrie A. Schroeder 13 The Pelvic Limb 199 Luis Campoy and Stephan Mahler 14 Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia 227 Pablo E. Otero and Luis Campoy 15 Intravenous Regional Anesthesia 261 Francesco Staffieri Index 273