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| | Regional Anesthesia Scores a Knockout |
 | | Regional anesthesia may also allow patients to breathe more freely without pain, and cause less strain on the body overall, the authors suggest, although they acknowledge that their study did not have the statistical power to provide a definitive answer. | | | Regional anesthesia, on the other hand, involves injecting drugs -- either into the spine or into nerves that supply a region of the body such as the chest, abdomen, or pelvis and legs -- that block pain signals from reaching the brain. | | | For example, regional anesthesia may be associated with better blood flow during surgery and fewer blood clots. |
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| | Regional anesthesia or block is a method of pain prevention in a specific part of the body, such as the hand. | | | A pressure sensation may be felt when the area is cut or poked with needles. | | | It can also be used for procedures such as circumcision of the penis and corneal surgery. |
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http://www.northmemorial.com/HealthEncyclopedia/content/2967.asp
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| | Patients' Guide to Local and Regional Anaesthesia |
| | Regional anaesthesia means blocking the nerve supply to part of the body, such as an arm, so the patient cannot feel pain in that area. | | | Sometimes local or regional anaesthesia is used in addition to a general anaesthetic (i.e., in patients who are asleep during surgery). | | | Most local and regional anaesthetic techniques involve using a syringe and needle to inject drugs in the correct place. |
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| | Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients |
| | Regional anesthesia with sedation was used for six procedures in 5 patients with a mean age of 16 years (range, 9 to 21 years). | | | Regional anesthesia for pain associated with terminal pediatric malignancy. | | | This study compares three techniques of anesthesia on the ground of the course of plethysmography, pulse oximetry and evaluation of postoperative pain in 75 pediatric patients divided into 3 groups. |
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http://www.csen.com/anesthesia/pediatric-patients.htm
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| | Anesthesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | regional anesthesia — with reversible loss of sensation and possibly movement in a region of the body by selective blockade of sections of the spinal cord or nerves supplying the region. | | | This allows patients to undergo surgery and other procedures without the distress and pain they would otherwise experience. | | | They pursue a graduate degree in anesthesia from an accredited program and are supervised directly by an anesthesiologist. |
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| | Regional Anesthesia For Breast Surgery Reduces Post-operative Pain |
| | However, general anesthesia does not block the transmission of pain reflexes to the brain and spinal cord, he added. | | | In this study, 98 percent of patients who had surgery with general anesthesia required narcotics for pain relief after surgery, while only 24 percent of patients who received paravertebral blocks needed such treatment. | | | As a result, the milder post-operative pain of many patients could be relieved with many over-the-counter pain medications, he said. |
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http://www.docguide.com/dg.nsf/PrintPrint/D8B7402794BD5DF585256537004A79E6
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| | Local & Regional Anesthesia |
| | During spinal or epidural anesthesia, local anesthetic medications are injected in your back near the nerves that are coming from the spinal cord. | | | This will be different from "general anesthesia" where you are made totally unconscious and have no awareness or other sensations. | | | Having surgery performed under "local anesthesia," involves having local anesthetic drugs (similar to those used by your dentist) injected into tissue to numb a specific portion of the body, usually the area of the body where the surgery will take place. |
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http://www.reddinganesthesia.com/local.htm
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| | The Case Against Regional Anesthesia |
| | Analgesia: Delayed onset of pain with regional anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia protects the patient against pain for a longer period, but pain that emerges for the first time outside the hospital may be troublesome for the patient. | | | Regional anesthesia has a long-standing tradition in surgery. | | | Of course, so does regional anaesthesia with sedation to the point of unconsciousness — a choice sometimes offered to the anxious patient to get them to agree to allow the practitioner to give regional anaesthesia a try (after all, one only improves with practice). |
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http://gasnet.med.yale.edu/esia/1998/november/antiregional.html
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| | Expanding Role of Regional Anesthesia |
| | The presenters' overall message was that regional anesthesia is highly effective for many surgical procedures and post-operative pain management, has fewer adverse effects and sequelae than general anesthetic, promotes economy of time and money, and improves patients' quality of life - but patients and practitioners alike are not aware of this. | | | Vaghadia noted that 95% of anesthetists and patients with previous surgical experience choose regional anesthesia. | | | He also noted that regional anesthesia is highly effective in post-operative and labor pain management. |
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| | Capitol Anesthesiology Association - Services - Regional Anesthesia |
| | Basically, regional anesthesia involves the application of local anesthetic medicines to large nerves that supply a major part of the body with sensory (sensation) and motor (muscle control) nerve fibers. | | | Epidural and spinal anesthesia are administered by injecting the medications into the spine where they affect the nerves as they leave the spinal cord. | | | Regional anesthesia is a little easier to talk about because the concept is a little simpler. |
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http://www.capanes.com/services_ra.html
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| | INTRAVENOUS REGIONAL ANESTHESIA |
| | Anesthesia (an-iss-thee-zuh) is medicine to make you comfortable during surgery or a procedure. | | | IV regional anesthesia can be used for many kinds of surgeries or procedures on your arm or leg. | | | Care: Before the surgery or procedure, you may be given medicine in your IV to make you feel sleepy and more relaxed. |
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http://www.medformation.com/ac/mm_qdis.nsf/qd/nd6024g.htm
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| | Regional Anesthesia: Is It an Option For You? - Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington |
| | With regional anesthesia, an anesthesiologist injects medication that blocks pain sensations in the surgical area, but allows the patient to remain conscious. | | | Regional blocks are often used for bone and joint surgeries, spinal procedures, urinary system procedures and hernia repairs. | | | Complications associated with regional anesthesia often result from incorrect placement of the needle. |
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| | Your Health: Trover Foundation |
| | Anesthesia is used so that surgery can be performed without unnecessary pain. | | | You will be unconscious if you have general anesthesia. | | | If you are receiving regional anesthesia for outpatient surgery, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) says to make sure you have another adult accompany you to the health care facility, so they can drive you home and monitor your recovery. |
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http://www.stayinginshape.com/4troverfoundation/libv/z04.shtml
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| | Local Anesthesia & Regional Anesthetics |
| | While allergy to local anesthesia is not a major problem, when it does occur, it is most likely due to the ester local anesthetics because of this metabolite. | | | Bier suffered from one of the sequelae of spinal anesthesia that we warn our patients of today, the post dural puncture headache. | | | This is related to low CSF pressure due to leak of the fluid from the puncture hole in the dura made with the spinal needle. |
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http://www.anesthesia.wisc.edu/med3/localanes/localhandout.html
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| | REGIONAL ANESTHESIA HANDS-ON WORKSHOP |
| | Following didactic presentation and discussion of the latest information important to clinical regional anesthesia practice, work stations will be available for the demonstration and supervised practice of the presented techniques using both anatomical and live models. | | | It is assumed that the participant is already familiar with or has practiced traditional regional anesthesia prior to attending the course so that the presentation of basic science already known occurs only as the basis for the discussion of advancements which have resulted in updated in practices. | | | This program provides the experienced anesthesia provider a formal opportunity to update information and techniques which enhance the use of regional anesthesia to its fullest, offering the patient a broad range of options for management, regardless of the objectives of the service provided. |
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| | New York School Of Regional Anesthesia - Intravenous Regional Block (Bier Block) |
| | The onset of anesthesia with this technique is within 5 minutes. | | | The technique was reintroduced into clinical practice using lidocaine as a local anesthetic in mid-1960s. | | | Its use for longer surgical procedures is precluded by the appearance of the discomfort from the tourniquet, which limits the indications for its use. |
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| | Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management (RAPM) |
| | Regional anesthesia is a type of anesthetic that provides very effective pain control following surgery. | | | It is also called a ‘nerve block.’ A nerve block involves using anesthetic (freezing) medication so that only the part of your body needing surgery is made numb. | | | We will be asked to help if you have severe or uncontrolled pain after your operation and/or if you had difficulty managing chronic pain before your operation. |
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| | Is Regional Anesthesia Better than General Anesthesia? |
| | In addition, regional anesthesia reduced the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) by over 40%, the incidence of pulmonary embolism by over 50% and need for transfusion by 50%. | | | The specific focus was neuraxial blockade (spinal and epidural anesthesia) compared to general anesthesia. | | | The work, done at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, has been submitted for publication and involves analysis of data from over nine thousand patients. |
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http://anesthesiologyinfo.com/articles/01292002.php
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| | Local/Regional Anesthesia for Thyroidectomy |
| | The problems encountered by patients in these series was similar to those patients undergoing general anesthesia, except for an arrhythmia attributed to local anesthesia and a temporary cord paralysis presumably due to anesthetic block of the vagus nerve. | | | Based on previous experience with general anesthesia, discharge time is not significantly influenced by the type of anesthesia chosen. | | | Male patients are considerably more difficult to do under local/regional anesthesia and I am currently trying to find ways to quantify this experience. |
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| | Home Page for childbirth pain relief methods |
| | The Division of Obstetric Anesthesia at BWH will support any decision you make regarding pain relief during labor and will provide you with the information you need to answer any questions you may have. | | | We realize that the birth of your child will be one of the most important experiences in your life, which is why we are committed to making this event as safe and comfortable as possible for you and your baby. | | | Our desire is to provide you with the best possible information so you can make the most informed decision for you and your baby. |
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| | UC Davis Anesthesiology- Regional Anesthesia |
| | Regional anesthesia involves administering anesthesia to a distinct part of the body through the use of general, epidural or peripheral nerve blocks. | | | The selection of a block rather than general anesthesia allows patients to be conscious during surgical procedures and can minimize the amount of time spent in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. | | | Health System > Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine > Specialties > Regional Anesthesia |
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| | Anesthesia Options for Labor and Delivery |
| | The purpose of anesthesia during labor and childbirth is to help you have the most positive birth experience possible. | | | Anesthesia should not hinder you from enjoying your baby as soon as possible after delivery. | | | They provide high quality anesthesia services combined with a personal concern for the health and welfare of the mother and baby. |
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| | Postgraduate Medicine: Regional anesthesia |
| | Nerve block techniques to achieve regional anesthesia are an essential skill in the primary care setting. | | | These techniques are especially helpful in limiting discomfort when the very sensitive sole of the foot needs to be anesthetized. | | | Sixth in a series of articles on office procedures coordinated by David A. Driggers, MD, faculty member of the Alaska Family Practice Residency Program, Anchorage, and Roger A. Schauer, MD, director of predoctoral medical education in family medicine and associate professor of family medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks. |
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| | Orthopedic & Regional Anesthesia-Yale Anesthesiology |
| | As an alternative to a general anesthetic, many procedures in orthopedic patients may be better managed with regional anesthesia or with combined regional/general anesthetic techniques. | | | As a complement to the vast clinical exposure, residents are also encouraged to develop their own clinical investigations, or to participate in an ongoing wealth of clinical or laboratory studies. | | | There is perhaps no other subspecialty of anesthesia requiring a greater variety of anesthetic techniques than orthopedic anesthesia. |
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| | Howstuffworks "How Anesthesia Works" |
| | Other procedures cannot be performed unless you are completely anesthetized -- unconscious and unaware of pain. | | | By addressing this topic, we hope that you will have a better understanding of what happens to you while you're anesthetized and perhaps make the process a little less mysterious. | | | Your anesthesiologist will tell you which type of anesthesia you need. |
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| | Orthopedic Anesthesiology, Columbia University |
| | Greenberg C. Practical, cost-effective regional anesthesia for ambulatory surgery. | | | Research interests: Orthopedic and regional anesthesia, perioperative pain management. | | | to what should be achieved during their rotation through Orthopedic Anesthesia. |
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http://www.columbia.edu/~mh22/deptwww/divs/ortho/orthohome.html
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| | OBGYN.net Obstetric Anesthesia |
| | Paracervical blockade may be used as a means of reducing pain during the first stage of labour. | | | By Eveline A. Faure, MD. Includes information on the physiologic changes of pregnancy, pharmacology, analgesic and anesthetic techniques, and links to other resources on obstetrical anesthesia. | | | Caudal, Paracervical and Pudendal nerve blocks: Their place in modern obstetric anaesthetic practice. |
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| | Virtual Simulation of Regional Anesthesia |
| | Under funding from the Department of Defense, we are creating a system for teaching a specific method of regional anesthesia, the epidural technique. | | | In addition, teaching this technique requires highly intensive tutorial interaction with faculty due to the significant learning curve in understanding exact placement of the needle. | | | Virtual Reality Technology Applied to Anesthesiology, McDonald JS, Rosenberg LB, Stredney D, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality III: Interactive Technology and the New Paradigm for Healthcare, Satava et al, Eds., 1995 IOS Press, Amsterdamnpgs. |
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| | VAT - Local and Regional Anaesthesia |
| | Anaesthesia for Opthalmic Surgery Part 1: Regional Techniques in Update in Anaesthesia is an excellent introduction, with clear illustrations. | | | A site about Pain of Circumcision and Pain Control includes some full text references to paediatric pain issues and a warning about the use of EMLA for circumcision. | | | I have written a Patients' Guide to Local and Regional Anaesthesia. |
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| | Regional Anesthesia - UTHSCH |
| | The residents are exposed to various types of peripheral nerve blocks, as well as placement of indwelling catheters for postoperative pain management, for both inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgeries. | | | The Regional Anesthesia service also provides acute pain management consults for adult and pediatric orthopedic patients. | | | 1.5 Equipment and patient monitoring for regional anesthesia |
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| | EHS: Regional Anesthesia Tips & Tricks |
| | This allows you to compare easily the anesthetic technique from one area of the body with another. | | | You can skip to the beginning of any section by clicking on the section buttons: intro, anatomy, indications, technique, side effects, or readings. | | | Follow the on-screen instructions, and the Regional Anesthesia program will be installed on your system. |
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| | Anesthesia Manuals |
| | Speaking of on-line information, here are two guides to help you in your anesthesia practice. | | | Also information on anesthesia techniques for the GMO. | | | First is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet titled "Pediatric Anesthesia Worksheet." Use it to calculate medications and other parameters for pediatric patients. |
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| | Amazon.com: Atlas of Regional Anesthesia: Books |
| | Atlas of regional anesthesia techniques and anatomy for residents, fellows, and practitioners. | | | Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice by David H., M.D. Chestnut | | | Practical Approach to Cardiac Anesthesia by Frederick A., Jr., M.D. Hensley |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0721670040?v=glance
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| | Arrow International: Products [Regional Anesthesia Products] |
| | New improvements in technique and technology of peripheral nerve blocks continue to advance the practice of Regional Anesthesia, which offers significant benefits over general anesthesia to both the patient and the caregiver. | | | Your use of the information on this site is subject to the terms of our | | | Arrow now offers the first stimulating continuous nerve block catheter, the StimuCath, which confirms positive placement of the catheter next to the nerve. |
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http://www.arrowintl.com/products/critical_care/prod_info/critcare.asp?ID=17
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| | Elsevier Author Gateway |
| | Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine publishes original articles, clinical reports, review articles and correspondence relevant to the practitioner concerned with local anesthetics, regional anesthesia, and pain management. | | | Official Publication of the American, European, Asian and Oceanic, and Latin American Societies of Regional Anesthesia |
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| | American Society of Anesthesiologists - Standards Guidelines and Statements |
| | Because the availability of anesthesia resources may vary, members are responsible for interpreting and establishing the guidelines for their own institutions and practices. | | | They are intended to encourage quality patient care but cannot guarantee any specific patient outcome. | | | A PHYSICIAN WITH APPROPRIATE PRIVILEGES SHOULD REMAIN READILY AVAILABLE DURING THE REGIONAL ANESTHETIC TO A postanesthesia care unit (PACU) should be available to receive patients. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Anesthesia |
| | Anesthesia: Options and Considerations (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery (American Society of Anesthesiologists) - Links to PDF | | | Office-Based Anesthesia and Surgery (American Society of Anesthesiologists) |
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| | Stimuplex.com - Fireworks In Anatomy of Regional Blockade |
| | There is no better way to learn regional anesthesia than to learn the anatomy. | | | Identify and understand the relationship of the nerves and surrounding tissue including muscles, veins, and bony structures | | | The University of Louisville School of Medicine is conducting a 2–day course on Regional Blockade Anatomy on April 17-18, 2004. |
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| | Labor Medication - Regional Anesthesia |
| | Your physician/midwife and anesthesiologist will help you choose which type will best meet your needs, based on your stage and situation during labor and the amount of pain relief you require. | | | Can become spinal anesthesia if epidural catheter goes into the spinal fluid when inserted. | | | Can become Spinal anesthesia if epidural catheter goes into the spinal fluid when inserted. |
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http://babies.sutterhealth.org/laboranddelivery/ld_reganesthesia.cfm
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| | Music Directory: Regional |
| | Reference and Research Book News - Tsugaru: Regional Identity on Japan's Northern Periphery | | | A proposal for setting up a regional power grid is likely to be adopted at the ensuing SAARC summit to be held in the capital on November 12-13. | | | Utilities A proposal for setting up a regional power grid is likely to be adopted at the ensuing SAARC summit to be held in the capital on November 12-13. |
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| | Case Series: IV Regional Anesthesia with Ketorolac and Lidocaine: Is It Effective for the Management of Complex ... |
| | Case Series: IV Regional Anesthesia with Ketorolac and Lidocaine: Is It Effective for the Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 1 in Children and Adolescents? | | | The Antinociceptive Effect of Local or Systemic Parecoxib Combined with Lidocaine/Clonidine Intravenous Regional Analgesia for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I in the Arm | | | Copyright © 2003 by the International Anesthesia Research Society. |
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http://www.anesthesia-analgesia.org/cgi/content/abstract/96/3/694?ct
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| | ANATOMY: Distal ulna instability should also be assessed with local or regional anesthesia. |
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| | THE GLOBAL REGIONAL ANESTHESIA WEBSITE |
| | CSEGA (Combined Spinal-Epidural-General Anesthesia): The Anesthesia of the Future? | | | CSEGA (Combined Spinal-Epidural-General Anesthesia): The Future of Anesthesia? | | | APM, Spain: ELDOR Products for Regional Anesthesia Catalogue (pdf) |
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| | Regional Anesthesia Study Center of Iowa |
| | RASCI Workshops are sponsored by the University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Anesthesia, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa | | | Small-group animal- and cadaver-based hands-on Regional Anesthesia Workshops with actual blocks on live anesthetized pigs and demonstrations on awake human volunteers | | | Click here for information about workshop agenda, dates and general information. |
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| | Find in a Library: Textbook of regional anesthesia |
| | WorldCat is provided by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. on behalf of its member libraries. | | | Find in a Library: Textbook of regional anesthesia |
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