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This chapter reviews the different types of regional anesthetics (neuraxial, peripheral, intravenous), including the relevant anatomy for each type of block, indications, potential complications, techniques used to administer each block, and common medications used in the administration of a given block. For maximum impact, it is recommended that the case study and questions found at the conclusion of the chapter are reviewed before reading.
Special thanks to Brian C. McLean, Anthony R. Plunkett and Jesse M. Ehrenfeld for their contribtions as authors of the previous chapter edition.
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Traudt, R.J., Spofford, C.M. (2022). Anesthetic Techniques: Regional. In: Ehrenfeld, J.M., Urman, R.D., Segal, B.S. (eds) Anesthesia Student Survival Guide. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98675-9_13
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