Full Description
Essentials of Anesthesiology is a thoroughly updated and comprehensive book which will meet the requirements of medical students preparing for theory as well as practical examinations and specially those preparing for various postgraduate entrance tests. This textbook is written by a stellar group of nationally and internationally renowned anesthesiologists who have provided invaluable clinical pearls gleaned from their years of refining practice. The real strength of this book is in its clinical focus. The book is simplified, easy to read, and oriented to the undergraduate curriculum. The flowcharts, tables, and boxes in the chapters make the concepts highly palatable.
Salient features:
The concept of artificial intelligence is a unique topic covered in the book.
The highlights of updated 2020 CPR guidelines are included.
The book will serve as a basic review for anesthesiology postgraduates in first year.
The book covers most of the frequently asked topics in MCQs of various postgraduate entrance examinations.
Candidates preparing for postgraduate entrance examinations will find it an authentic reference source.
Contents
Section I: Preliminaries in Anesthesia
1. Anatomy, Physiology and Applied Physics
2. Historical Milestones in Anesthesia
3. Preoperative Checkup
4. Fluids
5. Blood Transfusion
6. Monitoring in Anesthesia
Section II: General Anesthesia
7 . Glimpse of General Anesthesia
8 . Inhalational Anesthetics
9 . Intravenous Anesthetic Agents
10. Muscle Relaxants
Section III: Regional Anesthesia
11. Local Anesthetics
12. Central Neuraxial Blocks
13. Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Section IV: Anesthesia for Coexisting Diseases
14. Anesthesia and Cardiac Disease
15. Anesthesia for Respiratory Diseases
16. Anesthesia for Central Nervous Diseases
17. Anesthesia for Liver Diseases
18. Anesthesia for Renal Diseases
19. Anesthesia for Endocrine Disorders
20. Anesthesia for Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases
21. Anesthesia for Immune-Mediated and Infectious Diseases
22. Anesthesia for Disorders of Blood
Section V: Subspeciality Management
23. Neurosurgical Anesthesia
24. Anesthesia for Obstetrics
25. Pediatric Anesthesia
26. Geriatric Anesthesia
27. Anesthesia for Obese Patients
28. Anesthesia for Laparoscopy
29. Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgeries
30. Anesthesia for ENT Surgery
31. Anesthesia in Trauma Patients
32. Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery
33. Nonoperating Room Anesthesia
34. Anesthesia at Remote Locations
35. Anesthesia for Daycare Surgeries
36. Pain and Anesthesia
Section VI: Miscellaneous
37. Gases Used in Anesthesia: Road to Mountain
38. Complications in Anesthesia
39. The Newer Concept in Anesthesia: Artificial Intelligence
40. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
41. Anesthesiology: Ethics, Career, Medication, and Medical Errors
42. Postanesthesia Care Unit
43. Basics of Ventilator
44. Intensive Care Unit
Section VII: Equipment in Anesthesia
45. Anesthesia Workstation
46. Equipment for Airway Management
47. Oxygen Delivery Devices
48. Sterilization of Anesthesia Equipment
