Includes bibliographical references and index.

Upper limb -- 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 -- Lower limb -- Psoas compartment block -- Inguinal perivascular lumbar plexus anaesthesia ("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 regional blocks -- Complications and general contraindications of peripheral blocks -- General principles for performing peripheral blocks -- Continuous peripheral nerve blocks.