Steps to Successful Regional Anesthesia: Challenges and Solutions - Hardcover

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Dr. Mukesh Kumar Prasad (MD, PGDHHM, and FIPM) has done his post-graduation in the field of anesthesiology. He is currently working as Head of Department and Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad, India. He has extensive experience of working in cardiac, pediatric, neuro, plastic, and general anesthesia. Dr. Mukesh is particularly knowledgeable in the field of regional anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks, with immense exposure to landmark-guided, fluoroscopic-guided, and USG-guided nerve blocks. He has several peer-reviewed national/international publications, is a reviewer, and is on editorial board member of many reputed journals. Dr. Mukesh is constantly engaged in teaching the faculties and postgraduate students the tricks to troubleshoot the common and uncommon problems faced during regional anesthesia. Dr. Mukesh also runs a pain clinic in the department and did exemplary work in managing a 100-bed COVID-19 ICU. He has received numerous awards and is a member of several national/ international societies.

Dr. Sukhminder Jit Singh Bajwa, (MD, MBA, ACEE), currently working as a professor and head in the department of anesthesiology and intensive care medicine at Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Banur, Patiala, Punjab, India. He has published more than 400 international and national publications and eight book chapters. Dr Bajwa serves as editor-in-chief, associate editor, and editorial board member for various national and international journals. He has been honored with several awards including the best young anesthesiologist award for 2012-KPR young anaesthesiologist of India.

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The book covers regional anesthetic techniques, featuring flowcharts, illustrations, and necessary instruments. It provides tips and tricks for adequate analgesia during surgical procedures, particularly coverage of dermatomal sparing, failed spinal/epidural, and anatomical variations. The chapters cover various aspects of regional anesthesia, including block-related anatomy, troubleshooting barriers to successful blocks, use of a tourniquet and regional anaesthesia in extremes of age. It includes a step-by-step approach helping readers visualize the procedure in real time. The book is an invaluable resource for practicing doctors in peripheral and central locations and postgraduates.