"Neural Blockade in Clinical Anesthesia and Management of Pain" by Michael J. Cousins, M.D., and Phillip O. Bridenbaugh, M.D., is an encyclopedic reference on neural blockade. The book is edited by Burnell R. Brown, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., and includes contributions from 39 internationally recognized experts. It is divided into an introduction and three major parts: pharmacology and physiology of neural blockade, techniques for various types of blockade, and applications in pain management. Each chapter is well-organized, with detailed information on history, indications, anatomy, physiology, techniques, anesthetic agents, and complications. The book is well-structured, with clear and concise writing, and includes numerous figures and tables to aid understanding. It is suitable for medical students, residents, and specialists in pain management. The book is recommended for its comprehensive coverage and depth of information, though its high price is a drawback. Despite the cost, the book is considered a bargain given current inflation rates. The chapter on intravenous regional blocks and the final chapter on the future of neural blockade are particularly noteworthy. The book is a valuable resource for reference and reading, and should be included in medical and anesthesiology libraries."Neural Blockade in Clinical Anesthesia and Management of Pain" by Michael J. Cousins, M.D., and Phillip O. Bridenbaugh, M.D., is an encyclopedic reference on neural blockade. The book is edited by Burnell R. Brown, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., and includes contributions from 39 internationally recognized experts. It is divided into an introduction and three major parts: pharmacology and physiology of neural blockade, techniques for various types of blockade, and applications in pain management. Each chapter is well-organized, with detailed information on history, indications, anatomy, physiology, techniques, anesthetic agents, and complications. The book is well-structured, with clear and concise writing, and includes numerous figures and tables to aid understanding. It is suitable for medical students, residents, and specialists in pain management. The book is recommended for its comprehensive coverage and depth of information, though its high price is a drawback. Despite the cost, the book is considered a bargain given current inflation rates. The chapter on intravenous regional blocks and the final chapter on the future of neural blockade are particularly noteworthy. The book is a valuable resource for reference and reading, and should be included in medical and anesthesiology libraries.