Landmarks for Peripheral Nerve Blocks Upper and Lower Extremities

Abstract

This pocket book is not designed to replace a regular atlas or textbook of regional anesthesia but may be carried by any anesthesiologist who wants to refresh his or her knowledge quickly. The focus is on landmarks, some anatomic considerations, and tips. Regional anesthesia can be used as the sole anesthetic technique or can be combined with general anesthesia for postoperative pain management. In any case this technique must be per- formed for the patient’s benefit so as to achieve the best and safest surgical con- ditions.