Regional Anesthesia in the Patient with Preexisting Neurologic Disease

Provides a review of the literature so that clinicians can make an informed decision regarding the potential neurologic risks of regional anesthesia in the presence of preexisting neurologic disorders

Regional Anesthesia and Systemic Disease

Focuses on the pathophysiology of systemic diseases frequently encountered by the regional anesthesiologist

Complications and Prevention of Neurologic Injury with Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Reviews the various factors that may contribute to neurologic complications after peripheral nerve blocks and suggests principles of practice and implications of monitoring modalities to mitigate the risk of ne...

Perioperative Nerve Injury Unrelated to Nerve block

INTRODUCTION Injury to the peripheral nerve is a relatively uncommon but potentially serious complication of regional anesthesia. The fear of neurologic injury with nerve blocks may influence some practitioners...