Full Description
This new edition presents practising and trainee anaesthesiologists with the latest advances and guidelines in their field.Beginning with an introduction to the history of anaesthesia, basic physics, and medical gases, the following sections cover the anaesthesia machine, airway and monitoring equipment, and apparatus for central neuraxial and regional blocks.The final chapters discuss interpretation of radiological images, simulators in anaesthesia, maintenance, safety and cleaning; and more.The second edition has been fully revised to provide up to date information and a clear understanding of practices and techniques for anaesthesia.The book features clinical photographs and diagrams and includes two interactive DVD ROMs demonstrating and explain day to day anaesthetic procedures. Key pointsFully revised, new edition presenting latest techniques and information in anaesthesiaCovers all different aspects of equipment in depthIncludes DVD ROMs demonstrating anaesthetic proceduresPrevious edition (9789351521242) published in 2014
Contents
Section 1Evolution of Anesthesia PracticeAnesthesia Equipment in India-A Historical PerspectiveSection 2: Role of Physical PrinciplesUtility of Physical Principles in Anesthetic PracticeSection 3: Medical Gases and Distribution SystemMedical Gas Supply, Storage, and SafetySection 4: Anesthesia Machine and Its ComponentsThe Anesthesia MachinePressure-reducing Valves (Pressure Regulators)FlowmetersVaporizersAnesthetic Breathing SystemsAnesthesia VentilatorsSection 5: Airway EquipmentFace MasksLaryngoscopesTracheal TubesDouble Lumen Tubes and Bronchial BlockersCricothyrotomy: Emergency Surgical Airway of ChoiceSupraglottic Airway DevicesNonrebreathing ValvesAirwaysVentilating Systems-Manual ResuscitatorsAccessories, Connectors, Bite Block, Magill's Forceps, Stylet, and Laryngeal SpraysOxygen Therapy Devices and HumidificationVideo LaryngoscopyFiberoptic Airway ManagementSection 6: Monitoring EquipmentElectrocardiogram Monitoring and DefibrillatorsPulse OximetersNoninvasive and Invasive Blood Pressure MonitoringCapnographyRespiratory Gas Monitoring and Minimum Alveolar ConcentrationBispectral IndexTemperature Regulation and Patient Warming DevicesNeuromuscular Blocks and Their Monitoring with Peripheral Nerve StimulatorPulmonary Function TestsPeripheral Venous CannulationCentral Venous and Arterial CannulationPulmonary Artery CatheterizationCardiac Output MonitorsEntropySomatosensory-evoked PotentialsPoint-of-care Monitoring EquipmentSection 7: Equipment for Central Neuraxial and Regional BlocksSpinal, Epidural, and Combined Spinal-Epidural AnesthesiaPeripheral Nerve Stimulators/Locators, Needles, and CathetersUltrasound-guided BlocksInfusion and Syringe PumpsSection 8: MiscellaneousHow to Interpret X-rays, CT Scan, and MRI in Clinical Anesthesia PracticeEquipment for Anesthesia in Remote LocationsRole of Anesthetist in Preventing Nosocomial InfectionsSimulators in AnesthesiaSection 9: Maintenance, Safety, and HazardsCleaning and Sterilization of Anesthetic EquipmentAnesthesia: Safety and Prevention of Hazards and AccidentsAppendices
