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Regional Anaesthesia Analgesia and Pain Management: Basics, Guidelines and Clinical Orientation

By A. Cestelli , G. Savettieri , I. Di Liegro (auth.) , M. Tiengo MD , V. A. Paladini MD , N. Rawal MD (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Mailand
Year
1999
ISBN
978-88-470-0044-5, 978-88-470-2240-9
DOI
10.1007/978-88-470-2240-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6618497 bytes)
Series
Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Edition
1
Pages
345\339
Time added
2013-12-12 02:00:00
Anesthesiology; Intensive / Critical Care Medicine

Description

Local-regional anesthesia and pain therapy represent two areas of common interest for all physicians. A thorough preparation in functional anatomy and general pharmacology, including familiarity with local anesthetics and analgesics, is considered fundamental background for further study or clinical application of such techniques. Knowledge of the mechanisms of action, efficacies and side effects of the relevant drugs is essential, as is appreciation of possible drug interactions to evaluate eventual toxic effects. Local-regional anesthesia and pain management are being increasing used in diverse medical specialties, including those requiring manual dexterity. In contemporary medicine correct evaluation of the medical outcome becomes essential, especially in relation to the cost-benefit balance, not only in terms of the resources consumed, also and more importantly for the quality of life of the patient.

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