Basics Of Anesthesia (Paperback)

Widely acknowledged as the foremost introductory text, this latest edition provides the most authoritative and complete overview of anesthesia theory and practice and continues to serve as an excellent primer on the scope and practice of anesthesiology. Superbly edited by two of the foremost experts in the field, the new edition is presented in full color and includes updated information on new and rapidly changing areas in anesthesia practice. The new topics include Approach to Learning Anesthesia; Medical Informatics; Basic Cardiopulmonary Physiology; Hemostasis; Congenital Heart Disease; Trauma; Bioterrorism; and Medical Direction in the Operating Room.

Salient Features
* Comprehensive coverage of the basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology
* Includes pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups
* Numerous figures and tables throughout the book condense complex material for easier retention Concise writing style facilitates learning and review of content

Table of Contents
* Section I. Introduction
* Chapter 1. History of Anesthesia
* Chapter 2. Scope of Anesthetic Practice
* Chapter 3. Approach to Learning Anesthesia
* Chapter 4. Medical Informatics
* Section II. Pharmacology
* Chapter 5. Basic Pharmacologic Principles
* Chapter 6. Basic Cardiopulmonary Physiology
* Chapter 7. Autonomic Nervous System
* Chapter 8. Inhaled Anesthetics
* Chapter 9. Intravenous Anesthetics
* Chapter 10. Opioids
* Chapter 11. Local Anesthetics
* Chapter 12. Muscle Relaxants
* Section III. Preoperative Preparation and Intraoperative Management
* Chapter 13. Preoperative Evaluation and Medication
* Chapter 14. Choice of Anesthetic Technique
* Chapter 15. Anesthetic Systems
* Chapter 16. Airway Management
* Chapter 17. Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
* Chapter 18. Peripheral Nerve Blocks
* Chapter 19. Positioning and Associated Risks
* Chapter 20. Monitoring
* Chapter 21. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis
* Chapter 22. Hemostasis
* Chapter 23. Fluid Therapy
* Chapter 24. Blood Therapy
* Section IV. Special Anesthetic Considerations
* Chapter 25. Cardiovascular Disease
* Chapter 26. Congenital Heart Disease
* Chapter 27. Chronic Pulmonary Disease
* Chapter 28. Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease
* Chapter 29. Endocrine and Nutritional Disease
* Chapter 30. Central Nervous System Disease
* Chapter 31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
* Chapter 32. Obstetrics
* Chapter 33. Pediatrics
* Chapter 34. Elderly Patients
* Chapter 35. Organ Transplantation
* Chapter 36. Outpatient Surgery
* Chapter 37. Procedures Performed Outside the Operating Room
* Section V. Recovery Period
* Chapter 38. Postanesthesia Care Unit
* Chapter 39. Acute Postoperative Pain Management
* Section VI. Consultant Anesthetic Practice
* Chapter 40. Critical Care Medicine
* Chapter 41. Trauma
* Chapter 42. Bioterrorism
* Chapter 43. Chronic Pain Management
* Chapter 44. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
* Chapter 45. Medical Direction in the Operating Room
* Section VII. Appendices
* Chapter 1. Standard for Basic Intraoperative Monitoring
* Chapter 2. Standards for Postanesthesia Care