This outstanding manual is conceived for both the novice and the experienced practitioner of regional anesthesia. Each illustration consists of layers of colored transparencies grouped together in order to provide a brilliant display of the regional anatomy of different blocks in natural perspective. This unique format allows the reader to become familiar with the deeper anatomy of related structures by examining the individual transparencies or even removing them for overhead projection. It thereby becomes possible for relate exactly needle position to important anatomical structures. The text is brief, limited to concise descriptions of general principles for the management of the patient undergoing regional anesthesia. All the common blocks have been described and potential side effects and hazards are indicated. The visual impact and didactic clarity of this work make it an indispensable teaching aid and refresher for the accurate and safe execution of regional anesthetic procedures.