Short description
Covering the anesthetic considerations, preparations, and procedures for the surgical patient, the pain patient or the critical care patient. This book features a detailed look at the subspecialty of regional anesthesia; and a focus on the clinical applications of anesthesiology.
Long description
Written and edited by an internationally known team of experts, this work is a 360-degree view of the field, covering all of the anesthetic considerations, preparations, and procedures for the surgical patient, the pain patient or the critical care patient. The key features: a unique balance between clinical information, practical clinical procedures, and the molecular and basic scientific underpinnings of anesthesiology practice; the first resource to feature a detailed look at the subspecialty of regional anesthesia; a focus on the clinical applications of anesthesiology; complex concepts explained by graphics and illustrations, not equations and formulas; and, full-color format and illustrations CD that allows readers to download illustrations and images to your PowerPoint presentations.
Review
The authors' stated purpose was to create a textbook that emphasized the clinical aspects of anesthetic practice with particular attention paid to the application of evidence-based medical decision-making to the field of anesthesia. This worthwhile objective is achieved...The book covers all areas of interest to students of anesthesia. The chapters are well written and cover the subject completely. A CD-ROM with the images from the book is included...This book covers more topics and provides greater detail than other introductory books. Additionally, the quality of the writing makes it easier to follow and understand than most other books. 4 Stars! --Doody's Review Service Doody's 20081118
Table of contents
- ContentsAuthorsPrefaceSection I. The Specialty of Anesthesiology1. The Evolution of Anesthesiology as a Clinical Discipline2. Current Scope of Anesthesia Practice3. Safety and Quality: The Guiding Principles of Patient Centered CareSection II. Preparing for AnesthesiaPart A: Approach to the Anesthesia patient4. Preoperative Evaluation of the Ambulatory Patient5. Developing the Anesthetic PlanPart B: Preoperative Evaluation of the Anesthesia Patient6. Use and Misuse of Consultants7. Evaluation of the Patient with Cardiovascular Disease8. Evaluation of the Patient with a Difficult Airway9. Evaluation of the Patient with Pulmonary Disease10. Evaluation of the Patient with Neuropsychiatric Disease11. Evaluation of the Patient with Neuromuscular or Skeletal Disease12. Evaluation of the Patient with Endocrine Disease or Diabetes Mellitus13. Evaluation of the Patient with Renal Disease14. Evaluation of Patients with Hepatic Disease15. Evaluation of the Patient with Anemia or Coagulation Disorders16. Evaluation of the Patient with Perioperative Malnutrition17. Evaluation of the Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Other Serious Infections18. Evaluation of the Neonate19. Evaluation of Children20. Evaluation of the Geriatric Patient21. Evaluation of the Pregnant Patient22. Evaluation of the Obese Patient23. Evaluation of the Patient with Alcoholism and other Drug DependenciesSection III. Safety and Risk Reduction in Anesthesia Practice24. Anesthesia Risk25. Approaches to Quality Improvement in Anesthesia Care26. Positioning of the Patient27. Electricity, Electrical Safety, and Instrumentation in the Operating RoomSection IV. Managing Anesthesia CarePart A: Monitoring the Anesthesia Patient28. Anesthesia Record29. Hemodynamic Monitoring30. Transesophageal Echocardiography31. Monitoring Respiratory Function32. Intraoperative Neurologic Monitoring33. Monitoring and Managing Neuromuscular Blockade34. Monitoring and Managing Perioperative Electrolyte Abnormalities, Acid- Base Disorders, and Fluid ReplacementPart B: Managing the Airway35. Airway ManagementPart C: Anesthesia Drugs and Drug Delivery Systems36. Mechanism of Action of General Anesthetics37. Pharmacology of Inhalational Anesthetics38. Anesthesia Delivery System39. Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics40. Pharmacology of Intravenous Anesthetics41. Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesic42. Total Intravenous Anesthesia43. Cardiovascular Drugs44. Pharmacology of Local AnestheticsPart D: Regional Anesthesia45. Incorporating Regional Anesthesia into Anesthetic Practice46. Neuraxial Anesthesia47. Paravertebral Anesthesia48. Peripheral Nerve Blocks49. Managing Adverse Outcomes During Regional AnesthesiaPart E: Specialty Areas of Anesthetic Pr