Anesthesiology In-Training Exam Review: Regional Anesthesia and Chronic Pain

This book provides a structured review of the concepts covered in the American Board of Anesthesiology in-training exam, focusing on rotations in regional anesthesia and chronic pain. It covers regional anesthesia with chapters on basic science, acute postoperative pain, nerve blocks, and head and neck blocks. The second section on chronic pain includes chapters on basic science and common pain conditions, multimodal analgesia, and other treatment approaches. Each chapter is organized by indications, preparation, technique, complications, prevention, clinical pearls, and related ABA key points. Highlights must-know information in bold throughout the text, making it concise, practical, and easy-to-read for anesthesiology residents, certified nurse anesthetists, and medical students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 395 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Focused on rotations in regional anesthesia and chronic pain, this comprehensive book offers a structured review of the concepts covered in the American Board of Anesthesiology in-training exam. The first section delves into regional anesthesia, covering essential topics such as basic science, acute postoperative pain management, and various nerve blocks for neuraxial, lower, and upper extremity blocks, as well as head and neck blocks. The second section focuses on chronic pain, encompassing chapters on basic science and common pain conditions, including craniofacial pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), neuropathic pain, and cancer pain. This section concludes with discussions on multimodal analgesia and other treatment approaches.

Each chapter in the book presents a common clinical topic, organized by indications, preparation, technique, complications, prevention, clinical pearls, and related ABA key points. Key information is highlighted in bold throughout the text to aid in quick comprehension. Designed with a concise, practical, and easy-to-read format, this book is invaluable for anesthesiology residents, certified nurse anesthetists, and medical students seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of patient care practices related to regional anesthesia and chronic pain.

Furthermore, it serves as a valuable resource for residents embarking on regional anesthesia and pain medicine subspecialties during their anesthesiology training year. By comprehensively covering the relevant topics and providing concise explanations, this book equips readers with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in these specialized fields.

Weight: 978g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030872656
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022