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Book SynopsisUntil 1846, surgery was performed without anaesthesia. Much has been written about surgery in the nineteenth century, but little has been said about the development of the relationship between surgeon and anaesthetist. In The Chloroformist, Christine Ball tells the captivating story of Joseph Clover - an innovative, hard-working and deeply humane pioneer of modern patient care.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"for regular Part One teachers, and those sitting the Part One exam it remains an excellent resource" "this book is the epitome of 'an encyclopaedia of principles and practice' for anaesthesia, intensive care and perioperative medicine" "Anaesthesia & Intensive Care A-Z is a valuable addition to the literature of our expanding specialty. ...Now in its sixth edition, this moderate-to-large size reference to me, is its best version to date. ...the authors strike an excellent balance between brevity and comprehensiveness. ...In conclusion, for the North American reader who does not mind the British vernacular, quite a few gems and pearls await you within the pages of this book." --Canadian Journal of AnesthesiaTable of ContentsAn A-Z encyclopaedia of principles and practice.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022 Doody's Core Titles® 2022 Essential Purchase "This expansive softcover book contains over 100 chapters and nearly 1,500 pages.This edition continues a broad survey of the field." -David J. Dries, MD (University of Minnesota Medical School) for Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsPART 1 - Organisation Aspects 1 - Design and organisation of intensive care units 2 - Critical care Outreach & rapid response systems 3 - Severity Scoring and Outcome Prediction 4 - Transport of the critically ill patients 5 - Physiotherapy in intensive care 6 - Critical care nursing 7 - Ethics 8 - Common problems after ICU 9 - Clinical information systems 10 - Trials 11 - Palliative care 12 - ICU and the elderly 13 - Team based health care delivery 14 - Genetics and Sepsis PART 2 - Shock 15 - Overview of shock 16 - Haemodynamic monitoring 17 - Multi-organ dysfunction syndrome 18 - Monitoring oxygenation 19 - Hyperlactatemia in Critical Illness PART 3 - Acute Coronary Care 20 - Acute cardiac investigations and interventions 21 - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (including defibrillation) 22 - Cardiac arrhythmias (combine with drugs) 23 - Cardiac pacing 24 - Acute Heart failure and Pulmonary Hypertension 25 - Valvular and congenital heart disease and infective endocarditis 26 - Postoperative cardiac intensive care 27 - Echocardiography in intensive care PART 4 - Respiratory Failure 28 - Oxygen therapy 29 - Airway management and acute airway obstruction 30 - Acute respiratory failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 31 - Mechanical ventilator support 32 - Humidifiers and inhalation therapy 33 - Acute respiratory distress syndrome include fat embolism 34 - Pulmonary embolism 35 - Acute severe asthma 36 - Pneumonia 37 - Noninvasive ventilation 38 - Respiratory monitoring 39 - Chest imaging 40 - Ultrasound in the ICU 41 - ECMO PART 5 - Gastroenterological Emergencies 42 - Acute gastrointestinal bleeding 43 - Acute pancreatitis 44 - Hepatic failure 45 - Abdominal Surgical Catastrophes 46 - Implications of solid tumours for Intensive Care PART 6 - Acute Renal Failure 47 - Acute Kidney Injury 48 - Renal Replacement Therapy PART 7 - Neurological Disorders 49 - Disorders of consciousness 50 - Status epilepticus 51 - Acute cerebrovascular complications 52 - Cerebral protection 53 - Brain death 54 - Meningitis and encephalomyelitis 55 - Tetanus 56 - Delirium 57 - ICU acquired weakness 58 - Neuromuscular disorders PART 8 - Endocrine Disorders 59 - Diabetic emergencies 60 - Diabetes insipidus and other polyuric syndromes 61 - Thyroid emergencies 62 - Adrenocortical insufficiency 63 - Acute calcium disorders PART 9 - Obstetric Emergencies 64 - Preeclampsia and eclampsia 65 - Obstetric emergencies 66 - Severe cardiac disease in pregnancy PART 10 - Infections and Immune Disorders 67 - Anaphylaxis 68 - Host defence and immunodeficiency 69 - HIV and AIDS 70 - Sepsis and Septic shock 71 - Nosocomial infections 72 - Severe soft tissue infections 73 - Fungal infection 74 - Principles of antibiotic use in the ICU 75 - Tropical diseases PART 11 - Severe and Multiple Trauma 76 - Severe and multiple injuries 77 - Severe head injuries 78 - Faciomaxillary and upper airway injuries 79 - Chest injuries 80 - Spinal injuries 81 - Abdominal and pelvic injuries PART 12 - Environmental Injuries 82 - Submersion 83 - Burns 84 - Thermal disorders 85 - Electrical safety and injuries 86 - Envenomation 87 - Blast and ballistic trauma 88 - Bioterrorism PART 13 - Pharmacologic Considerations 89 - Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug monitoring in acute illness 90 - Poisoning and drug intoxication 91 - Sedation and pain management in intensive care 92 - Vasopressors and inotropes 93 - Vasodilators and antihypertensives PART 14 - Metabolic Homeostasis 94 - Acid-base balance and disorders 95 - Fluid and electrolyte therapy 96 - Enteral and parenteral nutrition PART 15 - Haematological Management 97 - Blood transfusion 98 - Colloids and blood products 99 - Plasmapheresis, therapeutic plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy 100 - Haemostatic failure 101 - Haematological malignancy PART 16 - Transplantation 102 - Organ donation 103 - Liver transplantation 104 - Heart and lung transplantation PART 17 - Paediatric Intensive Care 105 - The critically ill child 106 - Upper airway obstruction in children 107 - Acute respiratory failure in children 108 - Paediatric fluid and electrolyte therapy 109 - Sedation and analgesia in children 110 - Shock and cardiac disease in children 111 - Neurological emergencies in children 112 - Paediatric trauma 113 - Treatment limitation and organ procurement 114 - Paediatric poisoning and envenomation 115 - Paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book has my unreserved recommendation. I would happily use it myself and recommend it to anyone. It is aimed at a doctor in training but useable by any anaesthetist as it is almost like a 'bible of anaesthesia'. This is an outstanding, relevant, comprehensive, expert book. It is very useful for current practice and an excellent source of reference. A must have in every anaesthetic department." BMA Book Awards 2014 reviewTable of ContentsSection 1 Basic Sciences General principles of pharmacology Data, statistics and clinical trials Inhalational anaesthetics and medical gases Intravenous anaesthetics and sedatives Local anaesthetics Pain Nausea and vomiting Muscle function and neuromuscular blockade Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Renal system Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance Metabolism, the stress response and thermoregulation Blood, coagulation and transfusion Section 2 Physics and Apparatus Basic physics Equipment Clinical measurement and monitoring Section 3 Fundamentals of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine Quality and safety Preoperative assessment Coexisting disease Consent and information The practical conduct of anaesthesia Airway management Pain management Local and regional anaesthesia Complications Management of critical incidents Resuscitation Postoperative care Section 4 Clinical Anaesthesia The high-risk surgical patient The older surgical patient The obese patient Paediatric anaesthesia Day surgery General, gynaecological and genitourinary surgery Orthopaedic surgery ENT, maxillofacial and dental surgery Ophthalmic surgery Vascular, endocrine and plastic surgery Neurosurgery Thoracic surgery Cardiac surgery Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia Emergency and trauma surgery Anaesthesia in low and middle-income areas Anaesthesia outside the operating theatre Organ transplantation Intensive care medicine

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Book SynopsisThis text is a source of information on the toxicity of anaesthetic agents. The editors define toxicity in a broad sense to mean an adverse effect, whether that effect is the result of pharmacological, toxicological, physiological, or other mechanisms. They bring together reviews by experts in the disciplines concerned - including biochemistry, genetics, and immunology - involved in current research on these adverse effects.; The initial chapters provide an understanding of the factors responsible for toxicity, and the ways in which the adverse effects of anaesthetics can be investigated. Subsequent chapters cover topics such as: hepatotoxicity; nephrotoxicity; malignant hyperthermia triggered by anaesthetics; pulmonary effects of anaesthesia; toxicity of local anaesthetic agents; toxicity of nitrous oxide; immunosuppression in the postoperative period; and reproductive and developmental toxicity of anaesthetics. Many of the contributors offer insights into the anaesthetics and their iTable of ContentsAnaesthetic Toxicity: An Overview, Susan A. Rice and Kevin J. Fish Animal Use in Toxicity Evaluation , Victor S. Lukas, Jr. Principles of Epidemiology for Evaluation of Anaesthetic Toxicity, Kristie L. Ebi Metabolism of the Volatile Anaesthetics, Lucy Waskell Hepatotoxicity of Halogenated Anaesthetics, Max T. Baker and Russell van Dyke Nephrotoxicity of Volatile Anaesthetic Agents, Kevin J. Fish The Toxicity of Local Anaesthetic Agents, Hal S. Feldman Toxicity of Nitrous Oxide, Donald D. Koblin Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Anaesthetics in Animals, Susan A. Rice Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Anaesthetics in Humans, Kristie L. Ebie and Susan A. Rice Pharmacogenetics and Anaesthetic Toxicity, Margaret Wood Malignant Hyperthermia Triggered by Anaesthetics, Marilyn Green Larach Immunosuppression in the Postoperative Period, Girish C. Moudgil Pulmonary Effects of Anaesthesia, Brian P. Kavanagh and Ronald G. Pearl Biomarkers of Anaesthetic Toxicity, C. Murray Ardie.

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Book SynopsisThe "Bible on Anesthesia Equipment" returns in a new Fifth Edition, and once again takes readers step-by-step through all the basic anesthesia equipment. This absolute leader in the field includes comprehensive references and detailed discussions on the scientific fundamentals of anesthesia equipment, its design, and its optimal use. This thoroughly updated edition includes new information on suction devices, the magnetic resonance imaging environment, temperature monitoring and control, double-lumen tubes, emergency room airway equipment, and many other topics.Readers will have access to the fully searchable online text and an interactive quiz bank at a companion Website.Table of ContentsGAS SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Medical Gas Cylinders and Containers Medical Gas Pipeline Systems Suction Equipment Oxygen ConcentratorsANESTHESIA MACHINES AND BREATHING SYSTEMS The Anesthesia Machine Vaporizers The Breathing System: General Principles, Common Components, and Classifications Mapleson Breathing Systems The Circle System Manual Resuscitators Humidification Equipment Anesthesia Ventilators Controlling Trace Gas Levels Hazards of Anesthesia Machines and Breathing Systems Latex AllergyAIRWAY EQUIPMENT Face Masks and Airways Supraglottic Airway Devices Laryngoscopes Tracheal Tubes and Associated Equipment Lung Isolation Devices Devices for Managing the Difficult AirwayMONITORING DEVICES Gas Monitoring Airway Volumes, Flows, and Pressures Pulse Oximetry Neuromuscular Transmission Monitoring Alarm Devices Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitors Data Management Systems Temperature MonitoringEQUIPMENT RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SITUATIONS Equipment for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment Temperature Control Equipment Operating Room Fires and Personnel Injuries Related to Sources of IgnitionEQUIPMENT CARE Equipment Checkout Cleaning and Sterilization

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Book SynopsisA practical compendium collating all uncommon problems relevant to the treatment of seriously ill patients. Arranged alphabetically for easy reference and to aid quick look-up at the bedside, the book reflects the current breadth of the specialty's extension to hospital-wide issues of acute care.Trade Review'This book is a unique collection that provides a necessary quick read for acute medicine providers needing rapid insight into unusual problems. The writing is clear, and the references are effective. … this attractive volume offers an effective way to glean insight into uncommon dilemmas, with references to the literature for additional depth.' David James Dries, Doody's ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface; A-Z of 1001 topics in Intensive care and acute medicine.

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Book SynopsisA significant number of critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients are still managed in the medical or surgical ICU by non-neurointensivists, who have a hard time appreciating the delicate needs of these patients. This dynamic guide reviews current topics facing neurocritical care providers in a straight-forward, structured, and practical way. Providing clear summaries in the management of neuro critical care conditions, this text allows for accessible, highly structured, and focused protocols for the assessment, day-to-day management, and treatment of critically ill patients in various ICU settings. This comprehensive, thorough guide to the management and treatment of neurologic and neurosurgical patients is an excellent companion for trainees preparing for the Neurovascular Boards, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and critical care physicians, alike. Designed by leaders in their field, this thorough guide presents practical, state-of-the-art suggestions for physicians worldwidTrade Review'This second edition of Neurocritical Care by editor Michel T. Torbey offers relevant, up-to-date discussions of diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring tools for neurologic and neurosurgical conditions commonly encountered in the Neurocritical Care unit.' Brooke E. Trainer and Nadia Lunardi, Anesthesia & AnalgesiaTable of ContentsList of contributors; Preface; 1. The neurological assessment of the critically ill patient Abdo Barakat and Diana Greene-Chandos; 2. Cerebral blood flow physiology and metabolism in the neurocritical care unit Rajat Dhar and Michael Diringer; 3. Cerebral edema and intracranial pressure in the neurocritical care unit Shivani Ghosal and Kevin Sheth; 4. Hypothermia in the neurocritical care unit: physiology and applications Karina Woodling, Archana Hinduja and Michel T. Torbey; 5. Analgesia, sedation, and paralysis Yousef Hannawi and Wendy C. Ziai; 6. Airway management and mechanical ventilation in the neurocritical care unit David B. Seder and Julian Bösel; 7. Neuropharmacology in the neurocritical care unit Sarah M. Adriance; 8. Intracranial monitoring in the neurocritical care unit Chad M. Miller; 9. Electrophysiologic monitoring in the neurocritical care unit Anh T. Nguyen and Asma Zakaria; 10. The role of transcranial doppler (TCD) as a monitoring tool in the neurocritical care unit Maher Saqqur, David Zygun and Andrew Demchuk; 11. Ischemic stroke in the neurocritical care unit Julian Bösel; 12. Intracerebral hemorrhage in the neurocritical care unit Xuemei Cai and Jonathan Rosand; 13. Management of cerebral venous thrombosis in the neurocritical care unit Xiaoying Yao and Magdy Selim; 14. Subarachnoid hemorrhage in the neurocritical care unit Katja E. Wartenberg and Stephan A. Mayer; 15. Status epilepticus in the neurocritical care unit Fawaz Al-Mufti and Jan Classen; 16. Neuromuscular disorders in the ICU Christopher L. Kramer, Edward M. Manno and Alejandro A. Rabinstein; 17. Management of head trauma in the neurocritical care unit Peter Le Roux; 18. Management of autoimmune encephalitis in the neurocritical care unit Murat Sari, Diana Greene-Chandos and Michel T. Torbey; 19. Management of cerebral salt wasting syndrome and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis in the neurocritical care unit Wendy Wright; 20. Brain death in the neurocritical care unit Mark M. Landreneau and David M. Greer; 21. Neuroterrorism and drug overdose in the neurocritical care unit John J. Lewin, III, Mohit Datta and Geoffrey S. F. Ling; 22. Infections of the central nervous system in the neurocritical care unit Mohamed Sharaby and Barnett R. Nathan; 23. Management of the spinal cord injury in the neurocritical care unit epidemiology Kristine O'Phelan; 24. Postoperative management in the neurosurgical critical care unit Ryan A. Grant, Andy J. Redmond and Veronica L. Chiang; 25. Ethical considerations in the neuroscience intensive care unit Fred Rincon; 26. Pulmonary consult: management of severe hypoxia in the neurocritical care unit Rafael A. Calderón Candelario, Matthew C. Exline and Naeem A. Ali; 27. Management of refractory arrhythmias in the neurocritical care unit Mahmoud Houmsse; 28. An infectious diseases consult in the neurocritical care unit Michael Frank and Mary Beth Graham; 29. A nephrology consult in the neurocritical care unit Jason Prosek and Nabil Haddad; 30. Management of hepatic encephalopathy in the neurocritical care unit Stephen M. Riordan and Roger Williams; 31. Hypoxic encephalopathy in the neurocritical care unit Maximilian Mulder and Romergryko G. Geocadin; 32. Management of delirium in the neurocritical care unit Diana Greene-Chandos and Michel T. Torbey; 33. Generalized weakness in the intensive care unit Farrukh S. Chaudhry and Edward M. Manno; 34. Management of severely brain-injured patients recovering from coma Caroline Schnakers and Martin M. Monti; 35. Acute demyelinating disorders in the neurocritical care unit Lauren Koffman and Joao A. Gomes; 36. Building a case for a neurocritical care unit Panayiotis N. Varelas and Efstathios Papavassiliou; 37. Neurointensive (NCCU) care business planning Sarah Widing and Noah Grose; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis compact book contains colour coded sections of checklists and flow charts for the immediate management of a wide range of paediatric situations including resuscitation, trauma, anaesthetic and medical emergencies. The ''age-by-page'' section consists of tables of commonly used anaesthetic and resuscitation drugs, pre-calculated for a specific weight within the WHO weight range, for that specific age. Each page includes medication doses, airway equipment including size of endotracheal tubes, laryngeal masks and airway adjuncts, resuscitation fluids including blood products and mannitol and stabilisation infusions such as sedatives and inotropes for ongoing management of the patient. In addition to the emergency guideline sections, the anaesthetic management of 50 common syndromes and congenital conditions are included and the drug formulary provides a convenient reference section of doses and indications of common paediatric medications. An essential quick-reference handbook for anaesthetists, intensive care and emergency department physicians, and trainees.Trade Review'I believe that this is a useful manual that can be of great help not only to the trainee or occasional paediatric anaesthetist but also within the dedicated paediatric hospital … I congratulate the authors on a job well done.' P. A. Lönnqvist, British Journal of Anaesthesia'…a very useful reference guide … Its strengths are its use as a reference guide and colour coordination as well as the inclusion of algorithms and normal physiological ranges/weights etc.' British Medical Association Programme and Award Winners 2016Table of ContentsPreface; Age-per-page guidelines; Paediatric cardiac arrest algorithm; Newborn cardiac arrest algorithm; Peri-arrest algorithms; Peri-arrest drugs; Massive haemorrhage; Traumatic brain injury; Burns; Radiology guidelines; Difficult mask ventilation; Unanticipated difficult intubation; Can't intubate, can't ventilate; Malignant hyperthermia; Severe local anaesthetic toxicity; Pain management guidelines; Fluid management; Congenital cardiac disease; Common syndromes and congenital conditions; Anaphylaxis; Airway emergencies; Septic shock; Status epilepticus; Life threatening asthma; Diabetic ketoacidosis; Formulary.

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Book SynopsisThe growing challenge of postoperative nausea and vomiting means that specific knowledge and management strategies are a vital aspect of perioperative care. This book provides practical help and advice on assessing PONV risk, providing appropriate prophylactic antiemetic therapy, and managing patients who fail antiemetic prophylaxis.Trade Review'Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Practical Guide provides the reader with a concise yet comprehensive understanding of where we were, where we are, and potentially where we are going with the management of PONV. There are clear areas for expansion presented toward the end of the book, where the concepts of cost-effectiveness, strength of evidence, and opportunities for lengthening the list of viable interventions are reviewed. In sum, the authors of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Practical Guide should be commended for establishing one of the higher quality evidence-based references for the evaluation and management of PONV.' Michael C. Grant, Anesthesia and AnalgesiaTable of ContentsList of contributors; Foreword Henrik Kehlet; Preface; 1. History of postoperative nausea and vomiting Johan Raeder; 2. Mechanisms of nausea and vomiting Anthony L. Kovac; 3. Risk factors and their impact on PONV Anthony L. Kovac; 4. Patients' experience and nursing perspective Vallire D. Hooper; 5. Genomics and personalized medicine in PONV management Keith A. Candiotti, Enisa M. F. Carvalho and Ana C. Mavarez; 6. Pharmacology of serotonin antagonists Jacob Nouriel and Gildasio De Oliveira; 7. Pharmacology of histamine, muscarine and dopamine antagonists Tricia A. Meyer and Russell K. McAllister; 8. Pharmacology of neurokinin antagonists and novel antiemetics Linda M. L. Lai, William K. K. Wu and Matthew T. V. Chan; 9. Propofol and other sedatives as antiemetics Aaron Skolnik and Tong Joo Gan; 10. Non-pharmacological management of PONV Anna Lee and Tony Gin; 11. Combination antiemetics Jessica Carter, Amy Mauritz and Ashraf S. Habib; 12. Management of postoperative nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients Imelda Tjia, Michelle Dalton and Mehernoor F. Watcha; 13. Management of PONV in inpatients and ambulatory patients Brian Donnenfeld and Beverly K. Philip; 14. PONV management: cost-effectiveness and patient outcome Paul S. Myles; 15. PONV research: methodology, assessment and strength of evidence John Carlisle; 16. Implementing PONV management guidelines Peter Kranke; Index.

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Book SynopsisPhysics for the Anaesthetic Viva is a succinct and practical text that comprehensively covers all aspects of the physics and clinical measurement curriculum for the FRCA examinations. Each section begins by explaining the basic science concepts, which are then expanded and related to everyday practice. Illustrations are used to enhance understanding of the concepts, and are presented in such a way as to be easy to reproduce in the exam setting. In addition, sample viva questions are provided at the end of each chapter to test learning, or for use in a mock viva session. Written by trainees for trainees, this book provides exactly what you need to pass the exam.Table of ContentsPart I. Mathematical Concepts: 1. SI units; 2. Measuring systems; 3. Simple mechanics: mass, force and pressure; 4. Simple mechanics: work, energy and power; Part II. Heat, Temperature and Humidity: 5. Heat and temperature; 6. Temperature measurement; 7. Latent heat; 8. Humidity; Part III. Gases, Vapours and Liquids: 9. Physics of gases; 10. Vapours; 11. Vaporisers; 12. Fluid dynamics: laminar and turbulent flow; 13. Fluid dynamics: Bernoulli and Venturi; 14. Diffusion and osmosis; 15. Surface tension; 16. Medical gases: storage and supply; Part IV. Electricity and Magnetism: 17. Electricity – basics; 18. Electricity – AC and DC; 19. Electricity – generation and distribution; 20. Electrical safety; 21. Capacitance, inductance and defibrillators; 22. Diathermy; 23. Wheatstone bridge and strain gauges; Part V. Biological Signals: 24. Biological signals; 25. ECG; 26. EEG and EMG; Part VI. Waves, Light and Sound: 27. Resonance and damping; 28. Ultrasound and Doppler; 29. Light and optical fibres; 30. Laser; 31. Pulse oximetry; Part VII. Gas Analysis: 32. Gas analysis; 33. Gas analysis – oxygen; 34. CO2 analysis; Part VIII. Suction, CO2 Absorption and Cleaning: 35. Blood gas analysis; 36. Suction and vacuum; 37. CO2 absorption; 38. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization; Part IX. Radiology: 39. MRI; 40. Ionising radiation; Index.

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Book SynopsisPersonalized Anaesthesia presents a modern vision of anaesthesia. Integrating technology and knowledge from leading experts in the field, this book will change the way anaesthesia is both taught and practiced. Modern practice requires the anaesthetist to provide patient-specific management. This is the first resource to be organised by the desired physiological effect, rather than by drug groupings, explaining how physiological changes can be produced and controlled according to the characteristics of each patient and the particular surgical context. The book integrates physiology, pharmacology and technology, and applies these concepts in a systematic manner to each homeostatic system. This will optimise drug titration, effect quantification and decision making in anaesthesia practice to match the needs of the individual patient. Complex mathematical and scientific concepts are explained using accessible text, colour illustrations throughout and graphs. This is an essential text for any consultant or trainee working in anaesthesia.Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; Part I. Basic Principles: 1. Principles of quantitative clinical pharmacology Pedro L Gambús and Sebastián Jaramillo; 2. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling in anaesthesia María J. Garrido and Iñaki F. Trocóniz; 3. Drug interactions: additivity and synergy among anaesthetic drugs Jacqueline A. Hannam and Timothy G. Short; 4. Covariate analysis in clinical anaesthesia Luis I. Cortinez and Brian J. Anderson; 5. Signal analysis and response measurement Umberto Melia, Erik W. Jensen and José F. Valencia; 6. Application of PKPD and signal analysis to drug administration in anaesthesia Ross R. Kennedy; Part II. Targeting Effects: 7. Hypnotic effect: inducing unconsciousness and emergence from anaesthesia Sergio Vide, Catarina Nunes and Pedro Amorim; 8. Analgesia: effects on response to nociceptive stimulation Emmanuel Boselli and Mathieu Jeanne; 9. Personalized sedation and analgesia Michael M. Beck, Jeffrey B. Horn and Ken B. Johnson; 10. Respiratory depression Malin Jonsson Fagerlund; 11. Immobility Klaus T. Olkkola and Douglas J. Eleveld; 12. Effects on brain function Neus Fabregas and Adrian W. Gelb; 13. Targeted and individualized perioperative medicine for cognitive dysfunction Pauline Glasman, Alice Jacquens and Vincent Degos; 14. Cardiac and hemodynamic function Kai Kuck, Natalie Silverton and Michael K. Cahalan; 15. Effects of anaesthesia on thermoregulation Oliver Kimberger; 16. Effects of perioperative management on kidney function Xavier Borrat and Jordi Mercadal; 17. Effects on liver function Andre M. De Wolf and Jan F. A. Hendrickx; 18. Effects on fluid balance Robert G. Hahn; 19. Ventilation during general anaesthesia Lluís Gallart; 20. Epilogue: artificial intelligence methods Sebastián Jaramillo, José F. Valencia and Pedro L. Gambús; Index.

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Book SynopsisPreparing for the Primary FRCA? Wondering what to expect of the new SBA questions? Help is at hand. This practical book contains 60 single best answer and 120 multiple true/false questions to help you revise for the Primary FRCA MCQ exam. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations, giving additional information on each topic to enhance revision. SBA and MTF MCQs for the Primary FRCA may be used both for examination practice and as a source of knowledge on many of the key topics in the syllabus. A helpful introductory section gives practical advice on how to approach revision and sitting the exam. From the writing team behind the FRCAQ website (www.frcaq.com), SAQs for the Final FRCA and SBAs for the Final FRCA, this book provides challenging questions and well researched explanations to help you through the Primary FRCA MCQ paper. An invaluable tool for your MCQ exam preparation.Trade Review'This book is an immensely helpful study aid for those revising for the primary FRCA MCQ paper. The layout, structure and depth of information available are second to none. Whether looking to sit a full mock exam or to simply spend a few minutes being guided through a new topic, all candidates are likely to benefit from this revision guide.' Dr Mark Gracia, Anaesthesia NewsTable of ContentsIntroduction; FAQs about SBA and MTFs for the Primary FRCA; Papers: Paper A; Paper B; Answers: Paper A; Paper B; Explanations: Paper A; Paper B; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe management of critically ill or injured children has become increasingly specialised; nevertheless, the first point of contact for many sick children remains their nearest hospital. Here, the initial management will usually involve emergency department doctors, anaesthetists and paediatricians. Managing the Critically Ill Child is written by anaesthetists and emergency department physicians who currently have a significant paediatric practice. It provides a straightforward guide for non-paediatricians encountering acutely unwell or injured children. This book helps readers apply their knowledge from adult practice to children, and avoid pitfalls where the approaches in paediatrics differ. Written in a practical, concise format, Managing the Critically Ill Child guides physicians beyond the initial emergency algorithms and is essential reading for physicians and trainees in emergency medicine, anaesthesia and intensive care who may be asked to look after a child.Trade Review'Registrars who are involved with initial care of paediatric patients in an emergency room should seriously contemplate making an investment in this guide. Furthermore, every anaesthesia department ought to get a library copy for younger specialist colleagues or for older specialists who only infrequently handle critically ill children.' British Journal of Anaesthesia'… the critical pediatric patient is one that can cause uncertainty and lead to underperforming from both physicians and their staff. That fact alone is one that makes this text relevant and a great reference for the novice to the seasoned provider participating in the acute care of ill or injured children.' Academic Emergency MedicineTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. The District General Hospital Setting: 1. Setting up a department for managing a sick child Adrian P. Jennings and Julian Berlet; 2. Team approach and organisation Richard Skone; 3. Equipment Fiona Reynolds; 4. Stabilisation of the critically ill child Mary Montgomery; Part II. Clinical Conditions: 5. The child with sepsis Matthew D. Christopherson and Paul Baines; 6. The child with cardiac disease John Smith; 7. The child with shortness of breath Brian Shields and Benjamin Stanhope; 8. The child with asthma Josephine Langton and Stuart Hartshorn; 9. The child with decreased consciousness and coma Mark D. Lyttle; 10. The child with seizures Katie Z. Wright and Kathleen Berry; 11. The child with diabetic ketoacidosis Ian Jenkins; 12. Inherited metabolic conditions Saikat Santra; 13. Paediatric toxicology Marius Holmes; 14. The child with anaphylaxis Nick Sargant; 15. The child with stridor Ed Carver and Tim Day-Thompson; 16. The difficult paediatric airway Oliver Masters and Alistair Cranston; 17. The surgical abdomen Suren Arul; 18. Paediatric trauma Karl Thies; 19. The child with raised intra-cranial pressure Phil Hyde; 20. The child with burns Sapna Verma and Manu Sundaram; 21. Blood product administration in children Oliver Bagshaw; 22. The sick neonate presenting with shock Fiona Reynolds; Part III. What Could You be Expected to do in a District General Hospital: 23. Ongoing management of the successful arrest Barney Scholefield; 24. Referring team led transfers Andrew J. Baldock and Gareth D. Jones; 25. Anaesthetising for a surgical emergency Andy Tatman; 26. Managing children on an adult critical care unit Helga Becker; 27. Pain management in children Ursula Dickson; 28. Children with complex needs and disability Kate Skone and Ian Wacogne; 29. When a child dies Fiona Reynolds; 30. Child protection Kate Skone and Geoff Debelle; Part IV. The Children's Hospital Setting: 31. Ventilation J. Nick Pratap; 32. Fluid therapy Adrian Plunkett; 33. Pharmacology in children Isaac Rhian; 34. Neonates Richard Skone; Part V. Golden Rules: 35. Quick reference for emergencies Kash Jamalapuram; 36. Drug infusions Kash Jamalapuram; 37. Top tips for practical procedures Steven Cray; 38. UK vaccination schedule Richard Skone; 39. Common syndromes in the critically ill child Oliver Bagshaw; Index.

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Book SynopsisSimulation is becoming an integral part of medical education and has already a well-established role within anaesthesia training, with many examination questions already modelled on simulation scenarios. The clinical diversity and multidisciplinary nature of an obstetric team creates the ideal environment for simulation training. It enables the team to develop their knowledge of clinical emergencies whilst becoming more aware of the importance of human factors. This book is a practical guide to inspire clinical leads to establish simulation within their delivery suite. The book comprises an extensive obstetric scenario library, with each scenario broken down into learning outcomes, a list of staff and equipment needed, specific stages mapped to learning outcomes with appropriate results/investigations and a checklist of ideal actions to enable the post-scenario debrief. Written by consultant obstetric anaesthetists, this book will appeal to medical practitioners interested in facilitaTrade Review'Obstetric Decision-Making and Simulation is a practical guide to inspire and instruct the integration of simulation-based learning into multidisciplinary obstetric department education.' Panagiota Sceales, International Anesthesia Research SocietyTable of ContentsList of Contributors; Foreword; Part I. The Role of Simulation: 1. Setting the scene for simulation-based education Debra Nestel, Kristen Moloney and Simon Hyde; 2. The where of simulation training Al May; 3. Interprofessional in-situ simulation Jonathan Hurst; 4. Debriefing and the debrief Mark Murphy and Annemarie Brown; 5. Fidelity in obstetric simulation Shane O'Sullivan and Owen O'Sullivan; Part II. The Impact of Human Factors in Clinical Practice: 6. Introduction to human factors and ergonomics in obstetric simulation Mark Hellaby; 7. Situational awareness, bias and decision making styles in obstetric simulation Ian Parkinson and Andrew F. Smith; 8. Team-working, communication and use of communication aids and checklists in an emergency Simon Mercer; Part III. Clinical Scenarios: 9. Introduction to the scenarios Kirsty Maclennan; Scenario Section 1: Obstetric; 10. Uterine inversion Samantha Bonner; 11. Shoulder dystocia following forceps delivery for fetal bradycardia Samantha Cox and Samiksha Patel; 12. Umbilical cord prolapse Michelle McIntosh; 13. Minimising decision to delivery interval (DDI) in a category 1 caesarean section – pre-theatre phase Cliff Shelton and Sophie Bishop; Scenario Section 2: Maternal collapse; 14. Amniotic fluid embolism Kim Macleod and Yara Mohammed; 15. Anaphylaxis in labour Andrew Parkes and Shuayb Elkhalifa; 16. Acute pulmonary embolism in pregnancy Louise Simcox and David Simcox; Scenario Section 3: Haemorrhage; 17. Antepartum haemorrhage and perimortem caesarean section Kenneth Ma; 18. Vasa praevia Shimma Rehman; 19. Postpartum haemorrhage Pavan Kochhar and Stuart Knowles; Scenario Section 4: Sepsis; 20. Group A streptococcal puerperal sepsis Laura Coleman and Melissa Whitworth; 21. Pneumonia and respiratory failure in a pregnant woman James Hanison and Dougal Atkinson; Scenario Section 5: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; 22. Eclampsia Stephanie Worton, Emma Shawkat and Jenny Myers; 23. HELLP syndrome with fetal compromise requiring an emergency GA caesarean section Emma Shawkat, Stephanie Worton and Jenny Myers; 24. Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (MAHA) in pregnancy presenting in A&E Louise Simcox and Jo Gillham; Scenario Section 6: Cardiac; 25. Chest pain in a pregnant patient Shahid Karim and Sarah Vause; 26. Peripartum cardiomyopathy Omar Asghar and Sarah Vause; 27. Complete heart block in a pregnant patient Anita Macnab and Kirsty Maclennan; 28. Cardioversion in a pregnant patient with corrected tetralogy of fallot Kailash Bhatia; Scenario Section 7: General anaesthesia; 29. General anaesthesia and failed intubation in a category 1 caesarean section Richard McGuire and Sharon Smith; Scenario Section 8: Neuraxial analgesia; 30. Subdural block in labour Kathryn A. Wood and Lorna A. Howie; 31. Total spinal anaesthesia in labour K. E. Gott and Sophie Kimber-Craig; 32. Severe local anaesthetic toxicity in labour Charlotte Ash and Suna Monaghan; Scenario Section 9: Non-neuraxial analgesia; 33. Respiratory arrest in a woman using remifentanil PCA for labour Michael McGinlay and Susan Davies; Scenario Section 10: Endocrine; 34. Diabetic ketoacidosis in pregnancy Samantha Bonner and Jonathan Schofield; Scenario Section 11: Neurological; 35. Subarachnoid haemorrhage in the post partum patient Craig Carroll and Daniel Holsgrove; Scenario Section 12: Trauma; 36. Obstetric trauma John Butler; Scenario Section 13: Neonatal; 37. Newborn life support (preterm delivery) in obstetric anaesthesia Jonathan Hurst; Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten for doctors, pharmacists and nurses working in the intensive care unit (ICU), the Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care is the essential guide to drug therapy in the ICU. Combining drug monographs with guidelines, this is an excellent resource for safe and effective practice.Trade ReviewReview of previous edition: 'The book is particularly strong on newer medicines … and is stuffed full of useful pearls and snippets of information … an excellent book that can act as a touchstone for front-line clinical pharmacists in critical care.' The Pharmaceutical Journal'Overall this book certainly accomplishes the goal of providing a practical reference for medication administration. It is rather portable and could fit in the pocket of a white coat, it is well organized, and critical information is easily accessible and digestible … the sixth edition of the Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care, An A-Z Guide offers a compact easy-to-use reference for physicians and nurses to guide optimal and safe drug treatment for most critically ill patients.' Orestes Mavrothalassitis and Matthieu Legrand, Anesthesia & AnalgesiaTable of ContentsIntroduction; How to use this book; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Drugs: An A-Z Guide; Prescribing using generic or brand names; Routes of administration; Loading dose; Drug metabolism; Enzyme systems; Drug excretion; Drug tolerance; Drug interactions; Therapeutic drug monitoring; Target range of concentration; Pharmacology in the critically ill; Body weight; Guide to ideal tidal volume; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Drugs in advanced life support; Management of acute major anaphylaxis; Management of acute severe hyperkalaemia; Management of malignant hyperthermia; Sedation, analgesia and neuromuscular blockade; Opioid conversion table; Antiretroviral drugs: alternatives for swallowing difficulties; Management of status epilepticus; Prevention of delirium tremens and alcohol withdrawal syndrome; Prevention of Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome; Anti-arrhythmic drugs; Inotropes and vasopressors; Bronchospasm; Anti-ulcer drugs; Immunonutrition in the ICU; Corticosteroids; Short synacthen test; Bone marrow rescue following nitrous oxide; Heparin induced thrombocytopaenia; NOAC/DOAC; Antioxidants; Guidelines for patients with absent or dysfunctional spleen; Anti-microbial drugs; Bacterial gram staining; Antibiotics: sensitivities; Alterations to drug dosing in renal dysfunction and Haemo(dia)filtration; Chemical pleurodesis of malignant pleural effusion; Appendix A: creatinine clearance; Appendix B: weight conversion (stones/lb to kg); Appendix C: body mass index (BMI) calculator; Appendix D: lean body weight charts; Appendix E: ideal tidal volume; Appendix F: estimated height from ulna length; Appendix G: infusion rate/dose calculation; Appendix H: drug compatibility chart; Appendix I: sodium content of oral medications; Appendix J: drug management of the brain-stem-dead donor; Appendix K: vancomycin by continuous infusion; Appendix L: Child-Pugh score; Appendix M: severe sepsis algorithm; Appendix N: insulin guidelines; Drug index.

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Book SynopsisClinical Anaesthesia Lecture Notes provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern principles and practices of anaesthesia for medical students, trainee doctors, anaesthetic nurses and other health professionals working with anaesthetists. This fifth edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in clinical practice, guidelines, equipment and drugs. Key features include: A new chapter on the roles of the anaesthetist Increased coverage of the peri-operative management of the overweight and obese patient, as well as an introduction to the fundamental aspects of paediatric anaesthesia Coverage of recent developments within the specialty, including the rapidly growing recognition of the importance of non-technical skills (NTS), and the management of some of the most common peri-operative medical emergencies Links to further online resources A companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/anaesthesia fTrade Review"Anesthesiology can sometimes appear abstract to the undergraduate student, but Lecture Notes: Clinical Anesthesia would seem to be the bookto demystify the topic and engage this group of readers. This textbook is aimed at physicians' assistants and operating department practitioners in addition to medical students.This book is perfectly pitched to the novice in terms of structure and content. It is a thin and light book that covers the breadth of our specialty succinctly while still giving adequate attention to detail. Chapters are laid out in an intuitive fashion cover pharmacology, equipment, and the practice of general anesthesia, followed by a chapter dedicated to subspecialized areas of anesthesia. The authors have included topics that reflect the broader role of the modern anesthesiologist as a perioperative physician, specifically preoperative risk stratification, postoperative pain management, and the nontechnical skills necessary for anesthesia practice.......Information is attractively presented, and good use is made of illustrations, especially in the section on maintaining the airway and decision making in relation to this.....Online guidelines and major anesthesia society websites are referenced throughout the text. The hyperlinked references that are provided make the ebook version very useful for quick referral and to access further reading material....Lecture Notes: Clinical Anesthesia is a well-thought-out book that serves as an excellent introductory anesthesia text". (Anesthesia & Analgesia- Jan 17) Table of ContentsContributors vi Preface vii Acknowledgements viii Abbreviations ix About the Companion Website xii 1 An introduction to anaesthesia 1 2 Anaesthetic assessment and preparation for surgery 7 3 Anaesthetic equipment and monitoring 25 4 Drugs and fluids used during anaesthesia 45 5 The practice of general anaesthesia 64 6 Local and regional anaesthesia 90 7 Specialized areas of anaesthesia 99 8 Recovery from anaesthesia 110 9 Perioperative medical emergencies: recognition and management 132 Index 172

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Book SynopsisMore than 800 questions and answers provide the practice you need to excel on the National Certification ExaminationPrepare for the nurse anesthesia certification or recertification with this outstanding review written by an experienced nurse anesthesia educator. Focusing on topics tested by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists, the text includes over 800 questions and answers in multiple choice, multiple response, and calculation formats, with subjects mixed to reflect the actual test. Detailed explanations augment each answer, with page references to Clinical Anesthesiology, Seventh Edition and other texts, for more detailed topic discussions.This updated edition features new content on ultrasound in regional anesthesia; use of plain film imaging in anesthesia; psych meds in anesthesia; and updated references.

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Book SynopsisAccess to acute and emergency care is essential when we are ill or injured, but the costs are significant. How can we make services more efficient and effective? This thought-provoking text provides twenty case studies detailing successful innovations to enhance value, including telehealth, observation medicine, high utilizer programs, and the use of informatics to improve clinical decision support. A detailed history of system developments over the last fifty years in the US and internationally is provided, and subjects including measurement and quality improvement, volume versus value based care, and emergency department crowding are discussed. This book is an ideal way for emergency physicians and healthcare managers to explore new ideas and enhance the quality of care in their area.Trade Review'In summary, this is an excellent work that should be read by every physician responsible for operating an ED.' Edward J. Otten, The Journal of Emergency MedicineTable of Contents1. Fifty years of transformation of acute and emergency care Benjamin Easter; 2. Measuring and improving quality of care Jesse M. Pines, Mark S. Zocchi, C. Noelle Dietrich and Molly Benoit; 3. Fragmentation in acute and emergency care: causes, consequences and solutions Benjamin Easter and Arjun Venkatesh; 4. Alternative payment models in acute, episodic care: moving from volume to value Nir J. Harish and Jesse M. Pines; 5. Improving timeliness and access of acute and emergency care: the science of improving emergency department crowding Olan A. Soremekun; 6. Bringing the patient-voice into emergency care Marc A. Probst and Erik P. Hess; Case study 1. Expanding the role of observation care Christopher W. Baugh, Christopher Caspers and Anthony M. Napoli; Case study 2. An innovative strategy to streamline care for behavioral health in the emergency department Michael Turturro, Leslie Zun and Jack Rozel; Case study 3. The geriatric emergency department Ula Hwang and Christopher R. Carpenter; Case study 4. How the UK responded to the 4-hour rule Suzanne Mason and Michael J. Schull; Case study 5. High-cost users: using information technology to streamline care plans Dawn Williamson and Jody A. Vogel; Case study 6. Emergency care in an integrated healthcare delivery system: the Kaiser experience Dana R. Sax, Jeffrey S. Selevan and Wm. Wesley Fields; Case study 7. Urgent care centers: an alternative to unscheduled primary care and emergency department care Judd E. Hollander and Jesse M. Pines; Case study 8. The 'no-wait' emergency department Chris McStay and Jody Crane; Case study 9. Transforming care delivery through telemedicine Judd E. Hollander and Brendan G. Carr; Case study 10. Coordinating emergency care through telemedicine Sarah A. Sterling, Kristi Henderson and Alan E. Jones; Case study 11. Bringing diagnostic testing to the bedside: point of care testing Benjamin Easter and Kelly Bookman; Case study 12. Regionalization of care M. Kit Delgado, Fred Lin and Brendan G. Carr; Case study 13. Clinical decision support tools Kelly Bookman and Ali S. Raja; Case study 14. Automated patient follow-up program Tom Scaletta, Kristin L. Rising and Megan Ranney; Case study 15. Using data on patient experience to improve clinical care Seth Glickman and Abhi Mehrotra; Case study 16. Community paramedicine: the Geisinger experience Manish N. Shah and David J. Schoenwetter; Case study 17. Initiating palliative care in the emergency department Christian Jacobus and Tammie E. Quest; Case study 18. Streamlining patient flow in the emergency department with discrete event simulation Eric J. Goldlust, T. Eugene Day and Nathan R. Hoot; Case study 19. Using emergency department community health workers as a bridge to ongoing care for frequent ED users Roberta Capp and Richard Zane; Case study 20. Big data: use of analytics for operations management Joe Guarisco and James Langabeer II.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide providing all the tools and strategies needed to lead, and participate in, quality improvement (QI) projects. Covering QI theory and tools and offering valuable practical examples alongside the consideration of the human factors. A much-needed text for clinicians, nurses and trainees working in the perioperative environment.Trade Review'This book is an interesting read with significant educational value, providing a solid foundation in patient safety and quality improvement. It is an excellent, quick read for any young practitioner interested in delving into quality and safety in perioperative medicine.' Laura K. Rein, Doody's ReviewsTable of Contents1. Introduction Sally E. Rampersad; Part I. Design and Simulation: 2. Use of simulation and patient safety Douglas R. Thompson; 3. Using human-centered design to create a safer anesthesia workspace Eliot Grigg and Axel Roesler; Part II. QI Tools: 4. Preoccupation with failure: daily management system Aaron Dipzinski and Lynn D. Martin; 5. Lean vs. model for improvement Julianne Mendoza and David Buck; 6. Cause analysis Kristina A. Toncray; Part III. Reporting and Databases: 7. Reporting adverse events Rebecca Claure and Julianne Mendoza; 8. Learning from adverse events – Classification systems Imelda Tjia and Nathaniel Greene; 9. Databases and surgical quality improvement: pooling our data Manon Haché and Cindy B. Katz; Part IV. Putting Tools into Practice: 10. Medication safety at a pediatric hospital and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) Lizabeth D Martin; 11. Reducing preventable clinical deterioration through the use of a safety surveillance team Joan S. Roberts and Wendy E. Murchie; Part V. People, Behavior, and Communication: 12. Nursing perspective in patient safety: quality, safety, advocacy Cindy B Katz; 13. Checklists and transitions of care: a how-to guide Daniel KW Low; 14. Communication tools to improve patient safety Kristina A. Toncray; 15. Winning hearts and minds: leading change Lynn D. Martin, Daniel K. W. Low and Sally E. Rampersad.

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Book SynopsisAnaesthesia at a Glance is a brand new title that provides a concise and visually-orientated summary of a comprehensive lecture course in anaesthesia.Trade Review“Whether you want to refresh your knowledge or need a thorough overview of the specialty, Anaesthesia at a Glance presents all the vital clinical information you need.” (Kingbook73's Medical Ebook and Video Collection, 23 August 2014)Table of ContentsPreface 4 How to use your textbook 5 About the companion website 8 Abbreviations 9 1 History of anaesthesia 10 2 Monitoring 12 3 Equipment 14 4 Airway devices 16 5 Fluid management 18 6 Preoperative preparation of the patient for surgery 21 7 Temperature regulation 24 8 The perioperative patient journey 26 9 General anaesthesia – inhalational anaesthetics 28 10 General anaesthesia – intravenous anaesthetics 30 11 Local anaesthetics 32 12 Neuromuscular blocking drugs 34 13 Acute pain 36 14 Postoperative nausea and vomiting 38 15 Chronic pain 40 16 The airway 42 17 Emergency anaesthesia 44 18 Obstetric anaesthesia 46 19 Ophthalmic anaesthesia 48 20 Paediatric anaesthesia 50 21 Cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia 52 22 Regional anaesthesia 54 23 Anaesthetic emergencies in the operating theatre 56 24 Anaesthetic emergencies in the wider hospital 59 25 Trauma 62 26 Orthopaedic anaesthesia 64 27 Anaesthesia and obesity 67 28 Anaesthesia and old age 70 29 Anaesthesia and diabetes 72 30 Anaesthesia for vascular surgery 74 31 Anaesthesia for ENT and maxillofacial surgery 76 32 Awareness 78 33 Anaesthesia for ECT, dental surgery and special needs 80 34 Postoperative management 82 35 Anaesthesia away from the hospital setting 84 Index 86

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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 SynopsisAll anesthesiologists eventually face the fear of a near miss, when a patient's life has been put at risk. Learning from the experience is crucial to professionalism and the ongoing development of expertise. Drawing on forty-plus years of practice in major metropolitan hospitals in the United States, Norway, and South Africa, John Brock-Utne, MD presents 80 carefully selected cases that provide the basis for lessons and tips to prevent potential disaster. The cases emphasize problem-centered learning and span a broad range of topicsfrom an outbreak of operating room infection (could it be the anesthesia equipment?), complications of fiberoptic intubations, and problems with epidural drug pumps, to performing an urgent tracheostomy for the first time, working with an aggressive surgeon, and what to do when a patient falls off the operating table during surgery.80 true-story clinical near misses never before published, ideal for problem-centered learning, recommendations, referTrade ReviewFrom the reviews:“Provides a wealth of tips to prevent perioperative disaster and is ideal for problem-based discussions … . case scenarios that are informative and useful for practitioners in all anesthetic subspecialties and for those practicing in different environments … . I would highly recommend this book to anyone practicing anesthesiology … . It is always prudent to heed the advice of those more experienced than ourselves; with this book, Dr. Brock-Utne has solidified some of those lessons on paper to be shared for the future.” (Eric S. Fouliard, Anesthesiology, Issue 4, 2013)“This book includes interesting cases from the author’s (and his colleagues’) 40+ year anesthesia career. … The purpose is to present near-miss cases and the etiology of the problems. … This is a great book for anyone interested, even peripherally, in anesthesia and critical care medicine. It would be a great read for medical students or student registered nurse anesthetists as well as residents and practitioners. It is such an easy read that it can be picked up and put down quickly.”­­­ (Martin Dauber, Doody’s Book Reviews, December, 2011)Table of ContentsCase 1. A patient with a mediastinal mass.- Case 2. Stick out your tongue.- Case 3. An epidural blood patch. What went wrong?.- Case 4. A lack of communication leads to a bad outcome.- Case 5. Hyperkalemia during Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.- Case 6. A adjuvant to the cuff leak test.- Case 7. Acinetobacter baumannii outbreak in an ICU. Can our equipment be at fault?.- Case 8. A complication with the use of the intubating Fiberscope.- Case 9. Interscalene block in concern in cardiac patients.- Case 10. Epidural analgesia for labor. Watch out.- Case 11. Past history of esophagectomy. Any concern?.- Case 12. A case of Myasthenia Gravis.- Case 13. Where are my teeth?.- Case 14. An unusual Capnograph tracing.- Case 15. A VP shunt.- Case 16. Shoulder surgery. Watch out.- Case 17. An ambulatory surgical patient with no escort.- Case 18. A complication during laprascopy.- Case 19. A patient with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.- Case 20. Repair of a thoracic duct.- Case 21. Occuled reinforced (armored) endotracheal tube.- Case 22. A difficult nasogastic tube insertion.- Case 23. Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Any concern for general anesthesia?.- Case 24. An airway surprise.- Case 25. Difficulty with breathing in the postoperative period.- Case 26. Severe systemic local anesthetic toxicity.- Case 27. A motorcycle accident with neck injury.- Case 28. Thoracic incisional injury.- Case 29. Bronchospasm. An unusual cause.- Case 30. Post bariatric surgery. Any concerns?.- Case 31. Valuable information from an implanted pacemaker.- Case 32. Allen’s test in an anesthetized patient. Is it possible?.- Case 33. A loss of the only oxygen supply you have during an anesthetic.- Case 34. An aggressive surgeon.- Case 35. A pharyngeal mass.- Case 36. Retained laps.- Case 37. A “Code Blue”.- Case 38. A complication of Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).- Case 39. LMA in elective orthopedic surgery.- Case 40. What would you do?.- Case 41. Preeclampsia.- Case 42. A failed “test dose”.- Case 43. A simple cystoscopy with biopsy.- Case 44. An orthopedic trauma.- Case 45. Blood in the endotracheal tube.- Case 46. A longstanding tracheostomy.- Case 47. An airway problem during MAC.- Case 48. Is the patient extubated?.- Case 49. A leaking anesthesia machine.- Case 50. A most important lesson.- Case 51. Transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor.- Case 52. Spinal reconstruction and fusion in a chronic pain patient.- Case 53. A repeat back operation in a patient who has had postoperative visual loss in the past.- Case 54. Respiratory arrest in the recovery room.- Case 55. Bispectral Index. What does it mean?.- Case 56. Neonatal laprascopic surgery.- Case 57. Total IV anesthesia.- Case 58. An ICU Patient.- Case 59. A new onset of arterial fibrillation in the recovery room.- Case 60. A rapid increase in core body temperature.- Case 61. Prolonged surgery.- Case 62. Persistent intraoperative hiccups. What to do?.- Case 63. Internal jugular cannulation.- Case 64. Endobronchial foreign body.- Case 65. A cyst in Fourth ventricle.- Case 66. Generalized convulsions after regional anesthesia.- Case 67. Cardiac arrest in a prone patient.- Case 68. A short patient with a high BMI.- Case 69. Bleeding after oral surgery.- Case 70. Selecting the right size double lumen tube.- Case 71. A low normal preoperative blood glucose level.- Case 72. Things to remember when you change a Cordis Catheter to a triple lumen.- Case 73. An intraoperative malfunctioning vaporizer.- Case 74. An abnormal EKG first discovered in the operating room.- Case 75. A cardiac arrest in ICU.- Case 76. A severe case of metabolic acidosis.- Case 77. Bunionectomy under both general and regional anesthesia.- Case 78. Now what would you do?.- Case 79. A strange case.- Case 80. A chronic pain patient

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Book SynopsisThe Medicine on the Move series provides fully flexible access to subjects across the curriculum in a unique combination of print and mobile formats ideal for the busy medical student and junior doctor. No matter what your learning style, whether you are studying a subject for the first time or revisiting it during exam preparation, Medicine on the Move will give you the support you need.This innovative print and app package will help you to connect with the topic of anaesthesia in preparation for exams and future clinical practice.By using this resource in print or as an app, you really will experience the opportunity to learn medicine on the move.Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.Table of ContentsPRE-OPERATIVE: Physiology. Preparing for Surgery. PRACTICE OF ANAESTHESIA: In the Anaesthetic Room. Airways and Ventilation. Oxygen. Local and Regional Anaesthesia. Drugs in the Anaesthetic Room. In the Operating Theatre. ON THE WARDS: Post-operative Complications. Post-operative Fluids. Recognizing and Managing Ill Patients. INTENSIVE THERAPY UNIT/CRITICAL CARE: Intensive Therapy Structure. Principles of Critical Care. SELF-ASSESSMENT: Pre-operative. In the Anaesthetic Room. Practice of Anaesthesia. Drugs in the Anaesthetic Room. On the Wards. Resuscitation and Emergencies.

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With 300 brand new single best answer questions and reasoned answers, this comprehensive revision guide provides the candidate with the definitive, revision resource for the newly introduced inclusion of SBA questions as part of the Primary FRCA examination. Test yourself with 300 brand new revision questions and answers in the SBA format of the revised Primary FRCA examination. Learn through selecting the most appropriate answers. Questions are organised randomly to provide 10 sets of 30 SBAs practice papers, providing realistic and concentrated exam practice.Written by an experienced author team that has extensive knowledge of the exam through its role teaching Primary FRCA courses, this title is currently one of the only SBA revision guides on the market, in keeping with the new format of the examination. Get Through Primary FRCA: SBAs is essential reading and revision material for postgraduate candidates preparing

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Book SynopsisOffering a unique, multidisciplinary approach to the complexities of CPB, the 4th Edition of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Mechanical Support: Principles & Practice remains the gold standard in the field. This edition brings you fully up to date with every aspects of cardiopulmonary bypass, including new information on management of pediatric patients, CPB’s role with minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, mechanical circulatory support, miniaturized circuits and CPB, sickle cell disease and CPB management, and much more. A newly expanded title reflects the rapidly evolving nature of extracorporeal technology, encompassing both short-term and long-term forms of cardiac and pulmonary support. Key Features The most comprehensive and authoritative text in the field, widely used by anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and cardiothoracic surgeons, as well as intensive care specialists, neonatologists, and interventional cardiologists. PTrade Review'an excellent overview of cardiopulmonary bypass and mechanical support'' online content can be accessed easily and there are links and search tools as well the ability to highlight , take notes , and tab references ''a great resource for all cardiac surgeons as well as those training in the field or involved in the performance of these complex cases'-Doodys Publishers' Club, March 18, 2016

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Book SynopsisThe diagnosis of cancer inspires fear, in part because of the high mortality rate associated with most malignancies, and in part because of the perception that cancer is a painful disease. Recently compiled statistics tend to support patients'' fears. Pain is a major symptom in 70% of patients with advanced cancer [1]. Half of all patients undergoing anticancer therapy experience pain [2]. It has been estimated by members of the World Health Organization that 3. 5 million people worldwide suffer from cancer pain. One study of the severity of cancer pain estimates that pain is moderate to severe in 50% of cancer pain patients, very severe or excruciating in 30% [3]. An analysis of several reports of patients in developed countries estimates that 50-80% of patients had inadequate relief [2]. In underdeveloped countries, adequacy of treatment may be far lower because of lack of avaiTrade Review`This is an outstanding book ..., a valuable resource for health care professionals in clinical settings composed partially or totally of cancer patients. It proves indepth, clinically useful information about cancer pain treatment.' Vivian R. Sheidler, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 82, No. 1, January 3, 1990.Table of Contents1. Cancer Pain Mechanisms and Etiology.- 2. Oral and Parenteral Drug Therapy for Cancer Pain.- 3. Psychological Aspects of Pain Due to Cancer.- 4. Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy and Hormonal Therapy in the Management of Cancer Pain: Putting Patient, Prognosis, and Oncologic Options in Perspective.- 5. The Role of Non-Neurolytic Blocks in the Management of Cancer Pain.- 6. Intraspinal Narcotics for Intractable Cancer Pain.- 7. Application of Electrical Current to the Central Nervous System for Relief of Pain.- 8. Neurolytic Blocks for Cancer Pain.- 9. Ablative Neurosurgical Procedures in Pain Related to Malignancy.- 10. Medicolegal Hazards of Destructive Nerve Blocks.- 11. Hospice Care of the Cancer Pain Patient.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most exciting developments in medicine in this century has been the discovery of opioid receptors and their pharmacology. The breadth of know- edge derived from such discovery has truly changed the practice of medicine today. The acceptance by the clinicians of the research data obtained by the basic scientist on spinal opioids is truly amazing. The clinical sequelae of the discovery of opioid receptors has been the development of the technique of intraspinal administration of opioids. In the last decade much has been written about indications, effects, and side effects of intraspinal opioids. The technique has become commonplace for cancer and postoperative pain. However, no standards of care and management of patients with spinally administered opioids have been developed. We need these standards to be developed and universally followed. The monograph was conceived tTable of Contents1. Opioid receptors: Types, distribution, and pharmacological profiles.- 2. Systemic and local distribution of opioids after spinal administration: Implications for their clinical use.- 3. Indications for the use of intraspinal opioids.- 4. Perioperative stress reduction with intraspinal opioids.- 5. Adverse effects of spinal opioids in acute pain and their management.- 6. The role of intraspinal opioids in obstetrics.- 7. Delivery systems for chronic spinal analgesia.- 8. Spinal opioid analgesia: Present status and future developments.

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Book SynopsisLiver Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine emphasizes all aspects of this broad and important area and is the definitive textbook for anybody involved in the perioperative care of liver patients. The book is divided into three sections: Physiology and Pathophysiology, Anesthesiology, and Critical Care Medicine. The anesthesiology section contains information about liver transplantation and other liver surgeries and provides detailed practical direction and concise background information of all aspects of the anesthetic management of these patients based on the most recent evidence. The critical care section describes basic critical care management as it relates to liver surgical patients and addresses specific postoperative issues relevant for liver resection and liver transplant patients. The book combines practical guidance to the perioperative management with exTrade ReviewFrom the reviews:“The definitive resource for anesthesiologists and critical care physicians who provide perioperative care for the patient with liver disease.” (Ravindea Alok Gupta, Anesthesiology, Vol. 121 (1), July, 2014)“This is a comprehensive review of every aspect of liver transplant anesthesiology and associated critical care medicine. … The book is directed at anesthesiology and critical care attending physicians who provide care to liver patients. It should serve as the major reference on liver transplantation for fellows training in liver transplant anesthesia or in critical care. … It should also be available in every major medical library as a resource for anyone with an interest in any aspect of this field.” (Michael F. O’Connor, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013)Table of ContentsLiver Anesthesiology and Critical Care MedicineSection I: Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Liver Disease1. Physiology and Anatomy of the LiverTeresa A. MulaikalJean C. Emond2. Acute hepatic failureAndrew SlackNavjoyt LadherJulia Wendon3. Drug Metabolism in Liver FailureSimon Lam4. Evaluation of Liver Disease D. Robert DufourNazia QaziSection II: Anesthesiology for Liver Transplantation5. History of Liver TransplantationJ. R. Klinck6. Recipient and Donor Selection and Transplant Logistics – The European PerspectiveGabriela A. BerlakovichGerd R. Silberhumer7. Recipient and Donor Selection and Transplant Logistics - The US PerspectiveIngo KleinClaus U. Niemann8. Surgical Techniques in Liver TransplantationJuan del rio Martin9. Intraoperative MonitoringClaus-Georg Krenn10. Liver TransplantationAnna WaliaRoman Schumann11. Caval Cross-clamping, Piggyback & Veno-venous BypassRuairi MouldingPaul Picton12. Liver Transplantation: Hemodynamic Changes, Cardiac Output Monitoring and Inotropic SupportAnand D. PadmakumarMark C. Bellamy 13. Coagulopathy: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and TreatmentMatthew R. KappusArun J. Sanyal14. Physiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Blood Loss During Liver TransplantationFreeha ArshadTon LismanRobert J. Porte15. The Marginal Liver Donor and Organ Preservation StrategiesConey BaeScot D. HenryGiridhar VedulaJames V. Guarrera16. Pediatric Liver TransplantationPhilipp J. Houck17. Combined Solid Organ Transplantation Involving the LiverGeraldine Diaz18. Liver Transplantation for the Patient with High MELDCynthia WangRandolph Steadman19. Perioperative Considerations for Transplantation in Acute Liver FailureChristopher P. SnowdenDavid M. Cressey20. Renal FailureLloyd MeeksJoseph Meltzer21. The Patient With Severe Co-Morbidities: Cardiac DiseaseShahriar ShayanAndre M. De Wolf22. Pulmonary Complications of Liver DiseaseMercedes Susan MandellMasahiko Taniguchi23. Liver Transplantation: The Patient with Severe Co-morbidities, CNS Disease, and Increased Intracranial PressureChris WillarsGeorg AuzingerSection III: Anesthesiology for Liver Surgery24. Hepatobiliary Surgery: Indications, Evaluation, and OutcomesMilan KinkhabwalaMarcelo Vivanco 25. Liver Resection Surgery: Anesthetic Management, Monitoring, Fluids and ElectrolytesJean MantzCatherine Paugam-Burtz26. Anesthetic Aspects of Living Donor HepatectomyNavraj KahlonTricia Brentjens27. Complications of Liver SurgeryOliver PanzerJennifer Sandadi28. The Patient with Liver Disease for Non-Hepatic SurgeryKatherine PalmieriRobert N. Sladen Section IV: Critical Care Medicine for Liver transplantation29. Routine Postoperative Care After Liver TransplantationJonathan HastieVivek K. Moitra30. ImmunosuppressionAmit GeraKosh Agarwal31. Acute Kidney Injury after Liver TransplantationRaymond M. PlaninsicTetsuro SakaiIbtesam A. Hilmi 32. Early Graft FailureJames TrotterSrinath Chinnakotla 33. Sepsis and InfectionFuat Hakan Saner34. Respiratory Failure and ARDSJames Y. FindlayMark T. Keegan 35. Pain Management in Liver TransplantationPaul WeykerChristopher WebbLeena Mathew Section V: Critical care Medicine for Liver surgery36. Post Operative Care Of Living Donor for Liver TransplantSubramanian SathishkumarTadahiro Uemura37. Liver Surgery – Early Complications: Liver Failure, Bile Leak and Sepsis Albert C.Y. ChanSheung Tat Fan

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Book SynopsisSuccessfully combining the comprehensive depth of a textbook and the user-friendly features of a practical handbook, A Practical Approach to Obstetric Anesthesia, 2nd Edition , is a portable resource for both experienced and novice clinicians. Focusing on clinical issues in obstetric anesthesia, it uses an easy-to-follow outline format for quick reference, enhanced with numerous tables, figures, and photographs. The use of color in this edition highlights key information and improves readability for daily practice and study. Highly Commended in the Anaesthesia category of the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards!Key Features: Presents the most up-to-date information available in obstetric anesthesiology, including guidance on both routine and complicated patient care. Features new chapters on ultrasound and echocardiographic techniques, trauma, management of the opioid dependent parturient, and maternal morbidity and mortality. Covers pharmacolTrade Review'An excellent mix between a comprehensive textbook and a practical handbook , providing concise but up-to-date information that focuses on a patient’s care in a portable format''The list of contributors is impressive involving many international experts in obstetric anesthesia.''The key information for clinical practice is summarized via clinical pearls and key points ''The physical book is accompanied by a downloadable eBook for iOS and Android, enhancing the transportability and access regardless of location.''An excellent compact and handy reference for peridelivery physicians'Anesthesia and Analgesia, January 2017, Volume 124, Number 1Jean Guglielminotti, MD, PhDDepartment d’Anesthésie-RéanimationHôpital Bichat-Claude BernardParis, FranceINSERM

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