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This is a concise visual guide to the major techniques of regional anesthesia and analgesia for small animal practitioners, with complete coverage of the relevant physics, physiology, and pharmacology. * Provides straightforward advice and easy-to-implement strategies for general veterinary practitioners without specialist training who want to incorporate regional anesthesia into their practice * Features an accessible design with plenty of diagrams and photos and a convenient and robust spiral-bound format that lays flat for use during procedures * Broken into sections which explain techniques by limb or body part and by species * Details important anatomy (nerves, bones, and vessels), as well as possible side effects and complications "Overall, this book is an excellent addition to the literature and will be appreciated by anyone interested in local and regional anesthesia." ( Journal of Veterinary Medical Association 15 June 2016) "Practicing small animal vets and reference collections catering to them will find Handbook of Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia Techniques an excellent, at-a-glance synthesis of technical information." (Donovan's Literary Services 2016)

Handbook of Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia Techniques

1 Introduction Reasons to provide regional anesthesia Equipment Complications and contraindications Species differences and considerations Safe practice References Further reading 2 Cutaneous Innervation Index Cutaneous innervation index Canine dermatomes 3 Infiltration Blocks Infiltration for mass removal Block of the surgical incision Intercostal blocks Interpleural block (also known as intrapleural or pleural) Intraperitoneal block References 4 Blocks of the Head Retrobulbar Maxillary Infraorbital Mandibular (or inferior alveolar) Mental (or middle mental) Auriculotemporal and great auricular References 5 Regional Anesthetic Blocks of the Limbs Thoracic limb regional anesthetic blocks Pelvic limb References 6 Epidurals and Spinals Lumbosacral epidural and spinal in dogs Lumbosacral epidural in cats Caudal epidural in dogs and cats References 7 Emergency Procedures Complications associated with local anesthetic techniques Complications associated with local anesthetic drugs References Further reading Index