Authorized and revised translation of the 2006 German edition published by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany
Includes bibliographical references and index
General overview -- Interscalene techniques of brachial plexus block -- Infraclavicular techniques of brachial plexus block -- Suprascapular nerve block -- Axillary block -- Selective block of individual nerves in the upper arm, at the elbow, and wrist -- General overview -- Psoas compartment block -- Inguinal paravascular lumbar plexus anesthesia ("3-in-1 technique" according to Winnie, femoral nerve block) -- Proximal sciatic nerve block -- Blocks at the knee -- Peripheral block (conduction block) of individual nerves of the lower limb -- Peripheral nerve blocks at the ankle -- Special features of peripheral nerve blocks -- Complications and general contraindications of peripheral blocks -- General principles for performing peripheral blocks -- Continuous peripheral nerve blocks