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Intravenous regional anaesthesia

Authors :
Davis, K.J.
McConachie, I.
Source :
Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care; October 1998, Vol. 9 Issue: 5 p261-264, 4p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Intravenous regional anaesthesia (IVRA, Bier's block) has a long history and is an accepted part of anaesthetic and emergency-department practice. This review describes a standard technique before explaining its various components and why a basic knowledge of local-anaesthetic pharmacology is essential for any practitioner.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09537112
Volume :
9
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs10078649
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0953-7112(98)80046-X