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Book SynopsisA unique, practical and complete review of the essential topics in critical care and emergency medicine for clinicians at all levels. Fully illustrated and in color, the book offers up-to-date, evidence-based and clinically relevant material in a format that is easy to absorb and apply to everyday medical care.Table of ContentsSection 1: 1. Shock Kenneth R. L. Bernard; 2. Airway management Amanda Doodlesack; 3. Mechanical ventilation Jake Hoyne and Josh Kolikoff; 4. Boarding ICU patient Robert Sherwin; Section 2: 5. Covid-19 John Rozehnal and Melissa Villars; 6. Severe sepsis/septic shock Erica Chimelski; 7. Pneumonia Navdeep Sekhon; 8. Meningitis and encephalitis Chris Allison; 9. Infective endocarditis Jason Block; 10. Necrotizing soft tissue infection Jennifer Carnell; 11. Complications of HIV/AIDS Zubaid Rafque; Section 3: 12. Ischemic strokes Joshua Joseph; 13. Intracranial haemorrhage Matthew Wong; 14. Status epilepticus Matthew Wong; 15. Acute spinal cord compression Cristal Cristia; Section 4: 16. Post-cardiac arrest care Di Pan; 17. Acute coronary syndrome Steven Rougas; 18. Acute decompensated heart failure; 19. Aortic dissection Brandon Maughan; 20. Hypertensive emergencies Nadine Himelfarb; 21. Valvular diseases Ermias Jirru; Section 5: 22. Acute respiratory distress syndrome Katie Dickerson; 23. Upper airway emergencies Paul Ginart; 24. Asthma Imikomobong Ibia; 25. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Rmaah Memon; 26. Massive hemoptysis Amar Deshwar; 27. Pulmonary embolism Katie Oskar; Section 6: 28. Gastrointestinal bleeding Joel Moll; 29. Abdominal aortic aneurysms Payal Modi; 30. Fulminant hepatic failure Aqsa Shakoor and Danielle Walsh; 31. Acute mesenteric ischemia Jeffrey Siegelman and Sothivin Lanh; 32. The surgical abdomen Sarah Fisher; 33. Abdominal compartment syndrome Sarah Fisher and Carla Haack; Section 7: 34. Acid-base interpretation Peter Czamecki; 35. Common electrolyte disorders Christine Chan and John Arbo; 36. Acute kidney injury and dialysis Adam Gottula; Section 8: 37. Reversal of anticoagulation Calvin Hwang; 38. Disseminated intravascular coagulation, TTP, HUS Jai Madhok; 39. Sickle cell emergencies Charles Lei; Section 9: 40. Diabetic ketoacidosis & HHS Benjamin Zabar; 41. Thyroid storm Yves Duroseau; 42. Adrenal crisis Daniel Rolston; Section 10: 43. Anaphylaxis David Convissar; 44. Hyperthermia Amy Caggiula; 45. Hypothermia Shan Modi; 46. Overdoses Christopher Shaw; Section 11: 47. General trauma principles Benjamin Schnapp; 48. Severe traumatic brain injury Jacob Isserman; 49. Neck trauma Vishal Demla; 50. Thoracic trauma Lauren Becker; 51. Solid organ abdominal trauma Jayaram Chelluri; 52. Severe pelvic trauma Jeff Pepin; 53. Compartment syndrome/rhabdomyolysis Katrina Harper; 54. Burns Aaron Surrey; Section 12: 55. Care of the dying patient Ashley Shreves.

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Book SynopsisThis guide for the practicing clinician provides a rapid yet comprehensive overview of current fluid management and hemodynamic therapy concepts. Covering everything from the basics and clinical guidance through to updates on recent developments and controversial topics. Essential reading for all anesthesiologists, intensivists, and surgeons.

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Book SynopsisFully updated and expanded, the second edition of Clinical Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Setting brings together the world''s leading experts in fluid management to explain what you should know when providing infusion fluids to surgical and critical care patients. Current evidence-based knowledge, essential basic science, and modern clinical practice are explained in 34 focused and authoritative chapters. New chapters cover topics such as burn injury, monitoring of the microcirculation, the glycocalyx layer, intensive care, trauma, transplantations, and adverse effects of infusion fluids. Each chapter begins with an abstract, providing a quick overview of the topic, followed by detailed clinical and pre-clinical guidance. Together, the chapters guide the reader in the use of fluid therapy in all aspects of perioperative patient care. Edited by Robert G. Hahn, a clinical anesthesiologist and highly experienced researcher in fluid therapy, this is essential reading for all anesthesiTrade Review'We recommend this second edition not only for the more experienced clinician, but also for the young resident because basic and advanced concepts are well organized and explained. Indeed, the greatest strength of this book is presenting complex ideas in a simple, understandable manner. The second edition of Clinical Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Setting, edited by Robert Hahn, provides a constructive addition to current fluid management literature.' Alexandre Joosten, Anaesthesia and Analgesia'This second edition of Hanh's textbook serves as a worthy update to the original edition, bringing both new and refreshed content that is relevant to trainees and practicing physicians alike. The book serves as a great teaching tool to expand on topics that may be too detailed to cover adequately during bedside teaching sessions. Thus, it can easily find itself at home on the shelf with other books typically aimed at those who administer fluids, including anesthesiologists, intensivists, surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, and other health care providers who work and train in these areas.' Victor Tran, Canadian Journal of AnesthesiaTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. The Fluids: 1. The essentials Robert G. Hahn; 2. Crystalloid fluids Robert G. Hahn; 3. Colloid fluids Robert G. Hahn; 4. Glucose solutions Robert G. Hahn; 5. Hypertonic fluids Eileen M. Bulger; 6. Fluids or blood products? Oliver Habler; Part II. Basic Science: 7. Body volumes and fluid kinetics Robert G. Hahn; 8. Acid-base issues in fluid therapy Niels van Regenmortel and Paul W. G. Elbers; 9. Fluids and coagulation Sibylle A. Kozek-Langenecker; 10. Microvascular fluid exchange Per-Olof Grände and Johan Persson; 11. The glycocalyx layer Anna Bertram, Klaus Stahl Hermann Haller and Jan Hegermann; 12. Monitoring of the microcirculation Atilla Kara, Sakir Akin and Can Ince; 13. Pulmonary edema Göran Hedenstierna, Claes Frostell and Joata Batista Borges; Part III. Techniques: 14. Invasive hemodynamic monitoring Jonathan Aron and Maurizio Cecconi; 15. Goal-directed fluid therapy Timothy E. Miller and Tong J. Gan; 16. Non-invasive guidance of fluid therapy Maxime Cannesson; 17. Hemodilution Philippe van der Linden; 18. The ERAS concept Katie R. Rollins and Dileep N. Lobo; Part IV. The Clinical Setting: 19. Spinal anesthesia Michael F. M. James and Robert A. Dyer; 20. Day surgery Jan Jakobsson; 21. Abdominal surgery Birgitte Brandstrup; 22. Cardiac surgery Saqib H. Quereshi and Giovanni Mariscalco; 23. Pediatrics Robert Sümpelmann and Nils Dennhardt; 24. Obstetric, pulmonary and geriatric surgery Kathrine Holte; 25. Transplantations Laurence Weinberg; 26. Neurosurgery Hemanshu Prabhakar; 27. Intensive care Alena Lira and Michael R. Pinsky; 28. Severe sepsis and septic shock Palle Toft and Else Tønnesen; 29. Hypovolemic shock Niels H. Secher and Johannes J. van Lieshout; 30. Uncontrolled hemorrhage Robert G. Hahn; 31. Burns Folke Sjöberg; 32. Trauma Joshua D. Person and John B. Holcomb; 33. Absorption of irrigating fluid Robert G. Hahn; 34. Adverse effects of infusion fluids Robert G. Hahn; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is the fourth edition of this highly successful textbook designed for trainee anaesthetists preparing for the primary FRCA. All of the subject matter required to pass the exam is condensed into an easy-to-read format, making this an excellent point of reference.Trade Review'Without hesitation, this book is a great core text for the FRCA exam. There are other books of a similar stature, but this book is very closely aligned with the UK FRCA syllabus and will therefore remain a useful adjunct for British candidates. This is a welcomed update to the third edition which has already established itself as an invaluable resource for the FRCA exam. This edition is more relevant for the modern syllabus and the updated guidelines further enhance the utility of this book for juniors undertaking the exam for the next five years. The book is not glamorous or visually stunning, but it serves the objective of being a great aid for the FRCA exam.' British Medical Association Programme and Award Winners 2017'This book does well to include a thorough, detailed review of the fundamentals of anesthesia and is much easier to read and understand than many of the other books currently on the market. For that reason, it is a great starting point for trainees to learn about anesthesia and is a useful reference for experienced anesthesia providers.' Sarah A. Maclean and Richard L. Applegate, Anesthesia & AnalgesiaTable of ContentsPreface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the third edition; Preface to the fourth edition; How to use this book; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Part I. Clinical Anaesthesia: 1. Preoperative management Gwenda Cavill and Karen Kerr; 2. Conduct of anaesthesia Chris Mowatt; 3. Intraoperative management Chris Mowatt; 4. Postoperative management Tina McLeod; 5. Special patient circumstances Colin Pinnock, Robert M. Haden and Daniel H. Bailey; 6. The surgical insult Colin Pinnock and Robert M. Haden; 7. Regional anaesthesia H. Barrie J. Fischer and Oscar Domingo i Bosch; 8. Principles of resuscitation Anita J. Stronach; 9. Major trauma Jerry P. Nolan; Part II. Physiology: 10. Cellular physiology Ted Lin; 11. Body fluids Mahesh Chaudhari; 12. Haematology and immunology Ted Lin and J. R. Neilson; 13. Muscle physiology Edwin Mitchell; 14. Cardiac physiology Justiaan L. C. Swanevelder; 15. Physiology of the circulation Ted Lin; 16. Renal physiology Alexander Ng; 17. Respiratory physiology Balraj L. Appadu and Ted Lin; 18. Physiology of the nervous system Peter J. Featherstone, Anand M. Sardesai and Arun K. Gupta; 19. Physiology of pain Ted Lin; 20. Gastrointestinal physiology Matthew Faulds and Nick Morgan-Hughes; 21. Metabolism and temperature regulation Smita Gohil and Ted Lin; 22. Endocrine physiology Josephine M. James; 23. Physiology of pregnancy Mary C. Mushambi; 24. Fetal and newborn physiology Andrew R. Wolf; Part III. Pharmacology: 25. Physical chemistry Tim Smith; 26. Pharmacodynamics Tim Smith; 27. Pharmacokinetics Tim Smith; 28. Mechanisms of drug actions Sue A. Hill; 29. Anaesthetic gases and vapours Tim Smith; 30. Hypnotics and IV anaesthetic drugs Tim Smith; 31. Analgesic drugs I. Power and M. Paleologos; 32. Neuromuscular blocking agents Tim Smith; 33. Local anaesthetic agents Tim Smith; 34. CNS pharmacology Tim Smith; 35. ANS pharmacology Tim Smith; 36. Cardiovascular pharmacology Tim Smith; 37. Respiratory pharmacology Tim Smith; 38. Endocrine pharmacology Tim Smith; 39. Gastrointestinal pharmacology Tim Smith; 40. Intravenous fluids Tim Smith; 41. Pharmacology of haemostasis Tim Smith; 42. Antimicrobial therapy Jim Stone; 43. Clinical trials and basic statistics Leon A. G. Vries and Ted Lin; Part IV. Physics and Clinical Measurement: 44. Applied physics Ted Lin and Rajani Annamaneni; 45. Clinical measurement Ted Lin and Rajani Annamaneni; 46. Anaesthetic equipment Ted Lin and Rajani Annamaneni; Index.

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Book SynopsisA sound knowledge of equations and their use, derivation and clinical application is an absolute prerequisite for any anaesthetist. As a result, equations are a favourite question topic of examiners, particularly in the viva examinations. Many candidates answer these poorly, losing valuable marks and floundering when they face what they perceive as 'nightmare' questions. This book provides a simple, portable, reference guide to all the equations that candidates may be asked about during their examinations. The content is split into four sections: physics, pharmacology, physiology and statistics. Each equation is clearly explained, derived where necessary, and placed into a clinical context using a worked or clinically relevant example to demonstrate its use. Units and relevant terms are given and, where required, clear, concise diagrams have also been provided to simplify understanding. Written by anaesthetic trainees, this is an essential resource for preparation for the FRCA, EDA andTrade Review'… a worthwhile and enjoyable read, easy to browse through and a good means of revision …' P. J. Venn, British Journal of AnaesthesiaTable of ContentsPreface; Foreword; Part I. Physics: Section 1A. Gases: 1. Boyle's law; 2. Charles' law; 3. Gay–Lussac's law; 4. Avogadro's law; 5. Universal gas equation; 6. Dalton's law of partial pressures; 7. Henry's law; 8. Graham's law of diffusion; Section 1B. Pressure and Flow: 1. Pressure and force; 2. Hagen–Poiseuille equation and laminar flow; 3. Reynold's number and turbulent flow; 4. Laplace's law and tension; 5. Bernoulli equation and Venturi effect; Section 1C. Electricity: 1. Ohm's law: voltage, current and resistance; 2. Capacitance; 3. Inductance; 4. Work and power; 5. Transformers; 6. Electrical charge; Section 1D. Other: 1. Doppler equation and Doppler effect; 2. Beer–Lambert law; 3. Humidity; 4. Natural frequency; 5. Wave equation and ultrasound; Part II. Pharmacology: Section 2A. Pharmacokinetics: 1. Bioavailability; 2. Volume of distribution; 3. Clearance; 4. Hepatic clearance; 5. Concentration and elimination; 6. Plasma concentration and compartment models; 7. Loading dose and maintenance dose; 8. Exponential function and rate constant; 9. Half life and context-sensitive half life; 10. Time constant; 11. Rates of reaction; 12. Michaelis–Menten equation; Section 2B. Pharmacodynamics: 1. Drug-receptor dissociation constant and affinity; 2. Therapeutic index; Part III. Physiology: Section 3A. Cardiovascular: 1. Cardiac output and cardiac index; 2. Stroke volume; 3. Ventricular stroke work and index; 4. Ejection fraction and fractional area change; 5. Coronary perfusion pressure and coronary blood flow; 6. Bazett's formula – QT interval corrected; 7. The Fick principle – cardiac output measurement; 8. The Fick equation – oxygen uptake measurement; 9. Mean arterial pressure; 10. Venous return; 11. Total blood volume; 12. Systemic vascular resistance; 13. Uterine blood flow; 14. Stewart-Hamilton equation; 15. Oxygen delivery; 16. Oxygen extraction ratio; 17. Oxygen content; 18. The dilution principle – measurement of fluid compartment volume; Section 3B. Respiratory: 1. Diffusing capacity; 2. Compliance; 3. Bohr equation; 4. Alveolar ventilation equation; 5. Alveolar gas equation; 6. Helium dilution technique; 7. Spirometry: forced expiration; 8. Lung volumes and capacities; 9. Respiratory quotient (and respiratory exchange ratio); 10. Shunt equation; 11. Pulmonary vascular resistance; Section 3C. Renal: 1. Renal filtration fraction; 2. Renal clearance and Cockcroft–Gault formula; 3. Starling's equation – rate of filtration; 4. Fick's law of diffusion; Section 3D. Cellular, Biochemical and Acid-base: 1. Osmolality, osmolarity and the osmolar gap; 2. Morse equation and osmotic pressure; 3. Anion gap; 4. Goldman equation; 5. Gibbs–Donnan effect; 6. Nernst equation; 7. pH; 8. pKa; 9. Acid-base compensation simplified; 10. Henderson–Hasselbalch equation; Section 3E. Neurological: 1. Cerebral perfusion pressure and intracranial pressure; 2. Intraocular pressure; Part IV. Statistics: 1. Binary classification tests and 2x2 tables; 2. Negative predictive value; 3. Positive predictive value; 4. Specificity; 5. Sensitivity; 6. Relative risk; 7. Relative risk reduction; 8. Absolute risk reduction; 9. Accuracy of test; 10. Chi-squared test; 11. Likelihood ratio; 12. Standard error of mean; 13. Standard deviation and variance; 14. Power; 15. Odds ratio; Appendix: 1. The international system of units; 2. Units of measurement; Index.

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Book SynopsisPractice Single Best Answer Questions for the Final FRCA: A Revision Guide covers the complete syllabus of this new-style exam. The book includes 10 papers, each of which consists of 30 questions on clinical anaesthesia, intensive care medicine and pain management. Each practice paper matches the style, number and level of questions that candidates will face in their FRCA exam. Written by a group of anaesthetists experienced in teaching clinical anaesthesia and preparing trainees for their exams, every question is supplemented with a thorough explanation, incorporating the latest research and guidelines, and further reading suggestions. The book also includes guidance on how to go about answering single best answer questions. Pitched at just the right level for the exam, Practice Single Best Answer Questions for the Final FRCA: A Revision Guide is an essential resource for all Final FRCA candidates.Table of ContentsPreface; Questions: Paper A; Paper B; Paper C; Paper D; Paper E; Paper F; Paper G; Paper H; Paper J; Paper K; Answers: Paper A; Paper B; Paper C; Paper D; Paper E; Paper F; Paper G; Paper H; Paper J; Paper K; Index.

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Book SynopsisPart of the Core Critical Care series, this book is an easy-to-read guide for the aspiring ECMO clinician. Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, pharmacists and all other key members of the team will learn the basics required to better understand the technology and care of the patient.Table of ContentsNote from the authors; List of abbreviations; A patient testimony: I survived ECMO; 1. A brief history of ECMO; 2. An ECMO service; 3. The ECMO circuit; 4. Monitoring the patient on ECMO; 5. Case-selection; 6. Cannulation and decannulation; 7. Coagulation, blood and ECMO; 8. Management of the patient on veno-venous ECMO: general principles; 9. Management of the patient on veno-arterial ECMO: general principles; 10. Patient's transfer; 11. Liberating from ECMO; 12. Specifics of intensive care management for the patient on ECMO; 13. Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal or ECCO2R; 14. ECMO to support organ donation; 15. The future of ECMO; Appendix: ECMO registries and research; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is directed at intensive care and anaesthetic doctors working towards their fellowship examinations. It is the first of its kind to be structured in the style of the oral examination, and succinctly summarises relevant evidence and guidance to help trainees prepare for the examination.Table of Contents1. Abdominal aortic aneurysm; 2. Abdominal compartment syndrome; 3. Acute ischaemic stroke; 4. Acute kidney injury and renal replacement therapy; 5. Acute liver failure and paracetamol overdose; 6. Acute respiratory distress syndrome; 7. Adrenal insufficiency in the ICU; 8. Amniotic fluid embolism; 9. Anaphylaxis; 10. Antibiotic therapy; 11. Antimicrobial resistance; 12. Aortic dissection; 13. Arrhythmias; 14. Asthma; 15. Bronchopleural fistulae; 16. Burns; 17. Calcium; 18. Cardiac output monitoring; 19. Cardiogenic shock; 20. Care of the heart-beating organ donor; 21. Chronic liver disease in the ICU; 22. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; 23. Colloids; 24. Critical incidents in the ICU; 25. Delirium; 26. Diabetic emergencies; 27. Diagnosing brainstem death; 28. Diarrhoea; 29. Disorders of consciousness; 30. Donation after circulatory death; 31. Drowning; 32. Encephalitis; 33. Fire in the ICU; 34. Fungal infection and antifungal therapy; 35. Guillian-Barré syndrome; 36. Haematological malignancy on the ICU; 37. Haemoglobinopathies, coagulopathies and thrombophilia on the ICU; 38. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; 39. High-risk surgical patient; 40. HIV in the ICU; 41. Hypertension; 42. Hyperthermia; 43. Hyponatraemia; 44. Hypothermia; 45. ICU-acquired weakness; 46. Infective endocarditis; 47. Inflammatory bowel disease and ICU; 48. Influenza; 49. Interstitial lung disease and critical care; 50. Intracerebral haemorrhage; 51. Magnesium; 52. Major incidents; 53. Malaria; 54. Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; 55. Myasthenia gravis; 56. Necrotising fasciitis; 57. Non-invasive ventilation; 58. Nosocomial infection and ventilator-associated pneumonia; 59. Novel anticoagulants; 60. Nutrition in the ICU; 61. Percutaneous tracheostomy; 62. Pharmacokinetics in the critically ill patient; 63. Phosphate; 64. Plasmapheresis; 65. Pleural effusions; 66. Potassium; 67. Pre-eclampsia and HELLP; 68. Pseudo-obstruction and Ileus; 69. Puerperal sepsis; 70. Pulmonary haemorrhage and haemoptysis; 71. Pulmonary hypertension; 72. Rehabilitation following critical illness; 73. Rhabdomyolysis; 74. Right heart failure; 75. Scoring systems; 76. Sedation; 77. Sepsis; 78. Severe acute pancreatitis; 79. Spinal cord injury; 80. Subarachnoid haemorrhage; 81. Tetanus; 82. Thyroid emergencies; 83. Toxicology and overdose; 84. Transfusion; 85. Trauma; 86. Traumatic brain injury; 87. Tuberculosis; 88. Venous thromboembolism, heparin and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia; 89. Viral infection and antiviral therapy; 90. Weaning from mechanical ventilation; 91. Withdrawal of treatment and end-of-life care on the ICU.

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Book SynopsisCRQs for the Final FRCA is the first book of its kind and an invaluable resource for any candidate preparing to pass the written aspect of the Final FRCA. This book will enable candidates to practise the CRQ format and to ensure they are best equipped to succeed.Table of ContentsForward Sarah Thornton; Introduction; 1. Paper 1 questions; 2. Paper 2 questions; 3. Paper 3 questions; 4. Paper 4 questions; 5. Paper 5 questions; 6. Paper 6 questions; 7. Paper 7 questions; 8. Paper 8 questions; 9. Paper 9 questions; 10. Paper 10 questions; 11. Paper 1 answers; 12. Paper 2 answers; 13. Paper 3 answers; 14. Paper 4 answers; 15. Paper 5 answers; 16. Paper 6 answers; 17. Paper 7 answers; 18. Paper 8 answers; 19. Paper 9 answers; 20. Paper 10 answers; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis easy to use guide offers practical, everyday guidance on case scheduling, performance and demand-capacity monitoring in operating theatres. It uses time as the key benchmark, outlining how to improve patient safety and maximise theatre efficiency with data-driven approaches. Its rational approach is applicable to theatres around the world.Trade Review'This book is a useful resource to anesthesiologists, operating room managers, and financial analysts on the topics of data-driven metrics. It provides a unique educational resource for those who are new to the topic of operating room efficiency, utilization, and productivity.' Axel Rodriguez and Amr E. Abouleish, Anesthesiology'… Practical Operating Theatre Management: Measuring and Improving Performance and Patient Experience delivers on both content and readability supported by data-driven metrics, making it a useful resource for clinical staff, theatre managers, and hospital management alike. I highly recommended it for future healthcare management course curricula.' Jaideep J. Pandit, Canadian Journal of AnesthesiaTable of ContentsForeword Andy Hardy; Preface; 1. Introduction and scope of book Jaideep J. Pandit; 2. Defining 'efficiency' Jaideep J. Pandit; 3. Defining 'productivity' Jaideep J. Pandit; 4. Case scheduling Jaideep J. Pandit; 5. Capacity planning Jaideep J. Pandit; 6. Staffing and contracts Jaideep J. Pandit; 7. Theatre finances Jaideep J. Pandit; 8. Pre-operative patient preparation Jaideep J. Pandit; 9. Operating theatre management in New Zealand Cameron C. R. Buchanan; 10. Operating theatre management in Japan Yoshinori Nakata; 11. Operating theatre management in two European countries André van Zundert and Thomas Sieber; 12. Operating theatre management in Australia André van Zundert; 13. Operating theatre management in the United States Emily B. Goldenberg and Alex Macario; 14. Clinical governance and safety in theatres Meghana Pandit; 15. Summary and overview Peter H. J. Müller; Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten by a compassionate and experienced anesthesiologist and backed by scientifically accurate information and the latest research, this book will help patients do just that.Trade ReviewA strongly recommended reference that belongs in every community library health collection. Midwest Book Review This informative, well-written resource will help students and nurses understand the essentials of anaesthetic procedures. Nursing StandardTable of Contents1. Introduction to Anesthesia and SurgeryWhat is anesthesia?Who is my anesthesiologist?How will I be prepared for anesthesia?What are the different techniques of anesthesia?What is recovery from anesthesia like?2. A Brief History of AnesthesiaHow long has anesthesia been available?What was surgery like before anesthesia?How did the discovery of anesthesia influence surgery?Who is credited with the first uses of surgical anesthesia?How did general anesthesia and regional anesthesia come into common use at the same time?3. General AnesthesiaWhat does general anesthesia entail?How is general anesthesia different from sedation?What can I expect before surgery with general anesthesia?Why do I need an IV (intravenous cannula) for an anesthetic?What is the purpose of all those monitors?What happens to patients' breathing under general anesthesia?How will my anesthesiologist keep me safe under anesthesia?What are the most common side effects of general anesthesia?4. Complications, Risk Assessment, and SafetyHow do physicians assess patient risk before anesthesia and surgery?Who is at the highest risk for complications during general anesthesia?How has safety in anesthesia evolved in recent years?What are the most common complications of general anesthesia?How often do these complications occur?How can I be protected from such complications?What happens when controlling the airway is difficult during anesthesia?What causes the most complications in the operating room?5. Regional AnesthesiaWhy is it called regional anesthesia?How do local anesthetics work?What are the different types of regional anesthesia?Will I be in less pain after surgery with regional anesthesia than with medications alone?What is the difference between regional anesthesia and general anesthesia?Can regional and general anesthesia complement one another?How will my outcome be different after regional and general anesthesia?6. Spinal Anesthesia and Epidural AnesthesiaWhat is neuraxial regional anesthesia and how is it performed?What is spinal anesthesia?What is epidural anesthesia?When is a spinal anesthetic useful?How is epidural different from spinal anesthesia?How does my anesthesiologist know where to put an epidural in my spine?When is a continuous epidural useful?What are the most common side effects of neuraxial regional anesthetics?7. Peripheral Nerve BlocksWhat is a peripheral nerve?Where are peripheral nerve blocks placed?Which placement method is best?What will I experience when getting a peripheral nerve block?Can peripheral blocks be combined with other types of anesthesia?What are the advantages of peripheral blocks for surgery and pain control?Is a peripheral nerve block sufficient for anesthesia before surgery?How are peripheral blocks different from neuraxial blocks?Do peripheral nerve blocks have side effects?How long do peripheral nerve blocks last?8. Complications of Regional AnesthesiaWhat are the most common complications of regional anesthesia?What happens if the needle hits a blood vessel during a nerve block?What are the risks associated with blood thinners and nerve blocks?Can the site of a nerve block become infected?How common are nerve injuries during nerve block procedures?Are they permanent?What are the symptoms of a nerve injury from a nerve block?What happens if I have a reaction to the local anesthetic?How do anesthesiologists avoid patient reactions to local anesthetic?9. Regional Anesthesia for Special PopulationsWhy do anesthesiologists usually place regional anesthetic blocks in children only after general anesthesia has been initiated?Are nerve blocks safe to use in children under general anesthesia?How can regional blocks benefit children who are undergoing surgery?How has ultrasound affected the practice of pediatric regional anesthesia?What are the risks of using general anesthesia during labor and delivery?What are the benefits of using spinal or epidural blocks during labor and delivery?Why is the epidural block the preferred anesthetic for women in labor?How do epidural blocks affect labor, delivery, and the likelihood of a cesarean section?What other regional anesthesia methods are sometimes used in labor and delivery?Why does general anesthesia pose special risks to people with obstructive sleep apnea?What are the disadvantages of opioid pain medications for patients with sleep apnea?What are the benefits of regional anesthesia for patients with sleep apnea who undergo surgery?What is the impact of general anesthesia and opioid pain medications on brain function in the elderly?Can the use of regional blocks in the elderly lead to an improvement in postoperative complication rates?10. Pain TherapyHow is pain defined?What are the different types of pain?How does the nervous system receive and process painful stimuli?How is pain measured?How can physicians treat acute pain after surgery?What are the advantages of a multimodal approach to pain management?Does early treatment of surgical pain reduce the likelihood of chronic pain at the surgery site?How is an effective pain management service run in a hospital or practice?What can be done if pain management is inadequate?References and Suggested ReadingIndex

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-read guide helps an expectant mother prepare for her all-important day.Table of ContentsPreface1. How Our Thinking and Practice Have Changed2. How an Epidural Works3. Where, Who, and When4. The Preparation5. The Procedure6. The Imperfect Epidural7. Side Effects8. Uncommon Problems9. Rare Complications10. Conditions Affecting Epidurals and Spinals11. Spinals and Walking Epidurals12. Anesthesia for C-Sections13. After Your Delivery14. Alternatives to Epidurals15. Effects on the Baby16. In a NutshellAcknowledgmentsNotesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisManual práctico, portátil y accesible que cubre todas las facetas de la atención brindada a los pacientes en el postoperatorio, tanto al comienzo en la Unidad de cuidados postanestésicos (PACU) como más adelante. Escrito por un equipo multidisciplinario de residentes, becarios y profesores del prestigioso Massachusetts General Hospital, y en un formato de esquema fácil de usar, en 39 capítulos se cubren todos los temas necesarios: atención al paciente según afecciones por sistema; complicaciones postoperatorias; consideraciones especiales por tipo de paciente; y cuestiones ético-legales y administración de las PACU. Características principales Cubre la gran variedad de pacientes que se encuentran en la PACU, desde aquellos recién salidos de una cirugía torácica a los que provienen de una cirugía genitourinaria. Presenta la experiencia combinada y el conocimiento de anestesiólogos, cirujanos y profesionales de enfermería especializados en anestesia, lo que refleja el carácter multidisciplinar que se da en la atención postoperatoria. Discute las consideraciones necesarias para poblaciones de pacientes especiales, tales como pacientes obesos o con abuso de sustancias. Cubre cuestiones sobre organización y administración de las PACU: garantía de calidad, control de infecciones, asuntos legales y éticos, y más.

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