Overview

This second edition of Essentials of Pain Management and Regional Anesthesia, offers an accessible and concise, yet complete, overview of today's theory and practice of pain medicine and regional anesthesia. From a review of basic considerations through local anesthetics and nerve block techniques, this book provides the reader with an excellent tool for exam review or practice of Pain Management. Organized in a concise, practical quick-reference format. All chapters are brief and easy to read quickly. Offers specific strategies for the evaluation and management of a full range of pain syndromes, including cancer pain. Features over 230 diagrams, illustrations, summary charts and tables that clarify the information and make it easy to apply. Discusses the latest drugs and therapeutic approaches, such as acupuncture. Presents the management of pain for every setting where it is practiced, including the emergency room, the critical care unit, and the pain clinic. Includes new topics such as: imaging in pain medicine, radiation safety, issues associated with the use of narcotics, intraarticular and intraperitoneal use of opioids, pain management in the emergency room and in the intensive care unit, pain management issues during pregnancy, geriatric pain, and hospice care and end-of-life issues. New chapters on interventional procedures include discography, intradiscal electrothermal coagulation (IDET), vertebroplasty, and piriformis injections. Truncal blocks and neuraxial blocks and anticoagulants are added to the section on nerve blocks. With 89 additional contributing experts.

Full Product Details

Author:   Honorio Benzon, MD ,  Srinivasa N. Raja ,  Scott M Fishman, MD ,  Spencer S Liu, MD
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 28.10cm
Weight:   1.633kg
ISBN:  

9781437722420

ISBN 10:   1437722423
Pages:   688
Publication Date:   25 July 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Replaced By:   9780323401968
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

I. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS 1. Anatomy and Physiology of Somatosensory and Pain Processing 2. The Neurochemistry of Somatosensory and Pain Processing 3. Taxonomy: Definition of Pain Terms and Chronic Pain Syndromes II. CLINICAL EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS 4. Physical Examination of the Patient with Pain 5. Pain Assessment 6. Psychologic Evaluation and Testing 7. Neurophysiologic Testing for Pain 8. Anatomy, Imaging and Common Pain Generating Degenerative Pathologies of the Spine 9. Determination of Disability III. PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGIC MODALITIES 10. Opioid Receptors 11. Major Opioids in Pain Management 12. Minor and Short-Acting Opioids 13. Opioid Therapy: Adverse Effects Including Addiction 14. Psychopharmacology for Pain Medicine 15. Membrane Stabilizers 16. Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and COX-2 Selective Inhibitors 17. Muscle Relaxants 18. Drugs for the Interventional Physician: Botulinum Toxin, Steroids, Radiopaque Dye IV. THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS 19. Diagnostic Nerve Blocks 20. Neurosurgical Procedures for Treatment of Intractable Pain 21. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Approaches to Pain Management 22. Acupuncture 23. Pyschological Interventions For Chronic Pain 24. Substance Use Disorders and Detoxification V. PERIOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT 25. Pain Management in the Emergency Department 26. Preemptive Analgesia: Physiology and Clinical Studies 27. Patient-Controlled Analgesia 28. Intrathecal Opioid Injections for Postoperative Pain 29. Epidural Opioids for Postoperative Pain 30. Intraarticular and Intraperitoneal Opioids for Postoperative Pain 31. Pediatric Postoperative Pain 32. Pain Management During Pregnancy and Lactation 33. Pain Management in the Critically Ill Patient VI. CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROMES 34. Classification of Headache Disorders 35. Migraine Headache and Cluster Headache 36. Tension Type Headache, Chronic Tension Headache and Other Chronic Headache Types 37. Postdural Puncture Headache and Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension 38. Cervicogenic Headache and Orofacial Pain 39. An Overview of Low Back Pain Disorders 40. Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections for Lumbosacral Radiculopathy 41. Selective Nerve Root Blocks and Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections 42. Facet Joint Pain: Facet Joint Injections and Facet Rhizotomy 43. Pain Originating from the Buttock: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis Syndrome 44. Myofascial Pain Syndrome 45. Fibromyalgia 46. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Terminology and Pathophysiology 47. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Diagnosis, and Treatment 48. Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia 49. Phantom Pain 50. Central Pain States 51. Visceral Pain and Pelvic Pain 52. Sickle Cell Anemia 53. Diabetic and Other Peripheral Neuropathies 54. Entrapment Neuropathies 55. Chronic Pain Management in Children 56. Geriatric Pain VII. INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT 57. Spinal Cord Stimulation 58. Implanted Drug Delivery Systems for Control of Chronic Pain 59. Discography 60. Intradiscal Techniques: Intradiscal Electrothermal Coagulation (IDET) and Nucleoplasty 61. Osteoporosis and Percutaneous Vertebroplasty 62. Issues in Fluoroscopy: Advantages of Fluoroscopy, Radiation Safety VIII. CANCER PAIN 63. Pharmacologic Management of Cancer Pain 64. Management of Pain at End of Life 65. Visceral Neurolytic Sympathetic Blocks 66. Intrathecal and Epidural Neurolysis: Agents Used for Neurolytic Block IX. LOCAL ANESTHETICS AND NERVE BLOCKADE 67. Local Anesthetics - Clinical Aspects 68. Spinal Anesthesia 69. Epidural Anesthesia 70. Combined Spinal-Epidural Technique 71. Caudal Anesthesia 72. Head and Neck Blocks 73. Brachial Plexus Block: Techniques Above the Clavicle 74. Brachial Plexus Block: Techniques Below the Clavicle 75. Truncal Blocks: Intercostal, Paravertebral, Interpleural, Suprascapular, Ilioinguinal, and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks 76. Lumbar Plexus, Femoral, Lateral Femoral Cutaneous, Obturator, Saphenous, and Fascia Iliaca Blocks 77. Sciatic Nerve Block 78. Ankle Block 79. Issues in Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Use of Nerve Stimulators, Multiple Versus Single Injection Techniques, and Use of Adjuvants 80. Peripheral Sympathetic Blocks 81. Complications After Peripheral Nerve Blockade 82. Complications After Neuraxial Blockade 83. Anticoagulants and Neuraxial Injections

Reviews

<p> In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics. -- British Journal of Anaesthesia , 2005 <p> Pain books come in various forms and sizes these days. Some stress procedural techniques, some the theoretical aspects of pain, and some their usefulness because of their pocket size. This is one of the few books that can truly be called a textbook of pain for pain fellows and practicing pain physicians. It combines up-to-date information with a clear delivery in quick, easy-to-read chapters, making it a go-to book for a quick reference. - Tariq M. Malik, MD(University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), Excerpts from Doody's review service, Rating - 4 Stars! <p> The book comes with an online accompaniment, allowing the reader to consult the text via the internet, thus allowing the book's text and illustrations to be accessed flexibility. The online version is eay to navigate through using sidebar application. Illustrations can be enlarged and all references are available with one mouse click...The book is well balanced in terms of basic science and clinical applications and all chapters have a narrative flow that is not laborious and can be used effectively as a quick source of information, e.g for teaching or viva practice. Overall, this book sets out to provide a concise but complete overview of pain medicine without becoming too overwhelming for the reader. In my opinion, it would be an excellent textbook to read before or at the start of pain training and also as a resource to help manage a wide variety of pain syndromes in everyday practice. <p>Anaesthesia, May 2012

In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics. -- British Journal of Anaesthesia , 2005

-In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics.---British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2005 -Pain books come in various forms and sizes these days. Some stress procedural techniques, some the theoretical aspects of pain, and some their usefulness because of their pocket size. This is one of the few books that can truly be called a textbook of pain for pain fellows and practicing pain physicians. It combines up-to-date information with a clear delivery in quick, easy-to-read chapters, making it a go-to book for a quick reference.- - Tariq M. Malik, MD(University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), Excerpts from Doody's review service, Rating - 4 Stars! -The book comes with an online accompaniment, allowing the reader to consult the text via the internet, thus allowing the book's text and illustrations to be accessed flexibility. The online version is eay to navigate through using sidebar application. Illustrations can be enlarged and all references are available with one mouse click...The book is well balanced in terms of basic science and clinical applications and all chapters have a narrative flow that is not laborious and can be used effectively as a quick source of information, e.g for teaching or viva practice. Overall, this book sets out to provide a concise but complete overview of pain medicine without becoming too overwhelming for the reader. In my opinion, it would be an excellent textbook to read before or at the start of pain training and also as a resource to help manage a wide variety of pain syndromes in everyday practice.- Anaesthesia, May 2012

<p> In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics. -- British Journal of Anaesthesia , 2005 <p> Pain books come in various forms and sizes these days. Some stress procedural techniques, some the theoretical aspects of pain, and some their usefulness because of their pocket size. This is one of the few books that can truly be called a textbook of pain for pain fellows and practicing pain physicians. It combines up-to-date information with a clear delivery in quick, easy-to-read chapters, making it a go-to book for a quick reference. - Tariq M. Malik, MD(University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), Excerpts from Doody's review service, Rating - 4 Stars!

In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics. --<i>British Journal of Anaesthesia</i>, 2005</p> Pain books come in various forms and sizes these days. Some stress procedural techniques, some the theoretical aspects of pain, and some their usefulness because of their pocket size. This is one of the few books that can truly be called a textbook of pain for pain fellows and practicing pain physicians. It combines up-to-date information with a clear delivery in quick, easy-to-read chapters, making it a go-to book for a quick reference. - Tariq M. Malik, MD(University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), Excerpts from Doody's review service, Rating - 4 Stars!</p> The book comes with an online accompaniment, allowing the reader to consult the text via the internet, thus allowing the book's text and illustrations to be accessed flexibility. The online version is eay to navigate through using sidebar application. Illustrations can be enlarged and all references are available with one mouse click...The book is well balanced in terms of basic science and clinical applications and all chapters have a narrative flow that is not laborious and can be used effectively as a quick source of information, e.g for teaching or viva practice. Overall, this book sets out to provide a concise but complete overview of pain medicine without becoming too overwhelming for the reader. In my opinion, it would be an excellent textbook to read before or at the start of pain training and also as a resource to help manage a wide variety of pain syndromes in everyday practice. </p> <b>Anaesthesia, May 2012</b></p>

In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics. -- British Journal of Anaesthesia , 2005 -In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics.---British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2005 -Pain books come in various forms and sizes these days. Some stress procedural techniques, some the theoretical aspects of pain, and some their usefulness because of their pocket size. This is one of the few books that can truly be called a textbook of pain for pain fellows and practicing pain physicians. It combines up-to-date information with a clear delivery in quick, easy-to-read chapters, making it a go-to book for a quick reference.- - Tariq M. Malik, MD(University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), Excerpts from Doody's review service, Rating - 4 Stars! -The book comes with an online accompaniment, allowing the reader to consult the text via the internet, thus allowing the book's text and illustrations to be accessed flexibility. The online version is eay to navigate through using sidebar application. Illustrations can be enlarged and all references are available with one mouse click...The book is well balanced in terms of basic science and clinical applications and all chapters have a narrative flow that is not laborious and can be used effectively as a quick source of information, e.g for teaching or viva practice. Overall, this book sets out to provide a concise but complete overview of pain medicine without becoming too overwhelming for the reader. In my opinion, it would be an excellent textbook to read before or at the start of pain training and also as a resource to help manage a wide variety of pain syndromes in everyday practice.- Anaesthesia, May 2012 In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics. --British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2005 Pain books come in various forms and sizes these days. Some stress procedural techniques, some the theoretical aspects of pain, and some their usefulness because of their pocket size. This is one of the few books that can truly be called a textbook of pain for pain fellows and practicing pain physicians. It combines up-to-date information with a clear delivery in quick, easy-to-read chapters, making it a go-to book for a quick reference. - Tariq M. Malik, MD(University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), Excerpts from Doody's review service, Rating - 4 Stars! The book comes with an online accompaniment, allowing the reader to consult the text via the internet, thus allowing the book's text and illustrations to be accessed flexibility. The online version is eay to navigate through using sidebar application. Illustrations can be enlarged and all references are available with one mouse click...The book is well balanced in terms of basic science and clinical applications and all chapters have a narrative flow that is not laborious and can be used effectively as a quick source of information, e.g for teaching or viva practice. Overall, this book sets out to provide a concise but complete overview of pain medicine without becoming too overwhelming for the reader. In my opinion, it would be an excellent textbook to read before or at the start of pain training and also as a resource to help manage a wide variety of pain syndromes in everyday practice. Anaesthesia, May 2012 In essence, I consider that this can be looked upson as almost the complete core textbook in pain medicine, with the additional value of a very clear and useful section on regional anesthesia...Established specialists in 'Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia' will also find the book useful too because of its concise nature and easy accessibility of individual topics. -- British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2005 Pain books come in various forms and sizes these days. Some stress procedural techniques, some the theoretical aspects of pain, and some their usefulness because of their pocket size. This is one of the few books that can truly be called a textbook of pain for pain fellows and practicing pain physicians. It combines up-to-date information with a clear delivery in quick, easy-to-read chapters, making it a go-to book for a quick reference. - Tariq M. Malik, MD(University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), Excerpts from Doody's review service, Rating - 4 Stars! The book comes with an online accompaniment, allowing the reader to consult the text via the internet, thus allowing the book's text and illustrations to be accessed flexibility. The online version is eay to navigate through using sidebar application. Illustrations can be enlarged and all references are available with one mouse click...The book is well balanced in terms of basic science and clinical applications and all chapters have a narrative flow that is not laborious and can be used effectively as a quick source of information, e.g for teaching or viva practice. Overall, this book sets out to provide a concise but complete overview of pain medicine without becoming too overwhelming for the reader. In my opinion, it would be an excellent textbook to read before or at the start of pain training and also as a resource to help manage a wide variety of pain syndromes in everyday practice. Anaesthesia, May 2012

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Professor of AnesthesiologySenior Associate Chair for Academic AffairsFeinberg School of MedicineNorthwestern UniversityChief, Division of Pain MedicineNorthwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL

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