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Anesthetic Techniques: Regional<br />

Anthony R. Plunkett and Brian C. McLean<br />

Chapter 13<br />

For maximum impact, it is recommended that the case study and questions found<br />

on page xxiii are reviewed before reading this chapter.<br />

Key Learning Objectives<br />

● Understand the different types <strong>of</strong> regional anesthetics (neuraxial, peripheral,<br />

intravenous)<br />

● Learn indications, techniques, and potential complications associated with<br />

regional anesthesia<br />

● Review the relevant anatomy for regional anesthesia<br />

Introduction<br />

Regional anesthesia includes a variety <strong>of</strong> anesthetic approaches such as neuraxial<br />

(epidural and spinal anesthesia), peripheral, and intravenous techniques.<br />

Regional anesthesia plays an important role both inside and outside <strong>of</strong> the<br />

operating room. In addition to its use for surgical anesthesia, it is also gaining<br />

widespread use for postoperative pain control. In this chapter, we will review<br />

the basic tenets <strong>of</strong> neuraxial, peripheral, and intravenous regional anesthesia.<br />

Neuraxial Anatomy<br />

The vertebral column extends from the foramen magnum to the sacral hiatus.<br />

The spinal cord is contained within this bony framework. There are 24<br />

vertebrae (7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, and 5 fused vertebrae forming the<br />

sacrum). Each vertebrae is composed <strong>of</strong> a lateral transverse process and a posterior<br />

spinous process (which is what we feel when we palpate a patient’s back).<br />

J.M. Ehrenfeld et al. (eds.), <strong>Anesthesia</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Survival</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>: A Case-Based Approach,<br />

DOI 10.1007/978-0-387-09709-1_13, © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010<br />

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