Description
An iconic textbook having its own place in the subject of Anaesthesia. Most suitable as a quick source of information during ward posting and for revision during exams. The book is divided into sections that cover patient preparation for anaesthesia, techniques of anaesthesia, post-operative care and pain management, regional anaesthesia and anaesthesia for specific procedures and situations.- The textbook to have at hand.- Fully updated edition.- A pocket sized 'know it all' that provides a comprehensive coverage of every aspect of anaesthesia.- Written by a distinguished team of specialist anaesthetists in a clear, concise and readable style with frequent use of bullet lists, colour illustrations, tables and summary boxes.- Dictionary of rare medical diseases (separate lists for adult and paediatric) given in the appendices.
Table of Contents
Section 1: PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT FOR SURGERY1.1 Assessment and Preparation1.2 Medical Conditions Infl uencing AnaesthesiaSection 2: GENERAL ANAESTHESIA2.1 Anaesthetic Equipment2.2 Monitoring2.3 Inhalational Anaesthesia2.4 Intravenous Anaesthesia2.5 Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs2.6 Airway Management2.7 Intravascular Techniques, Fluid Administration and Blood Transfusion2.8 Acid–Base and Electrolyte Balance2.9 Nutrition2.10 ResuscitationSection 3: CARE OF THE PATIENT AFTER SURGERY3.1 Care in the Recovery Area3.2 Acute Pain Management3.3 Complications of Anaesthesia and the Perioperative PeriodSection 4: REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA4.1 Local Anaesthetic Agents4.2 Peripheral Neuraxial Blockade4.3 Central Neuraxial BlockadeSection 5: ANAESTHESIA FOR VARIOUS PROCEDURES5.1 Abdominal Surgery5.2 Cardiac Surgery5.3 Day Surgery5.4 Endocrine Surgery5.5 Gynaecological Surgery5.6 Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery5.7 Neurosurgery5.8 Obstetrics5.9 Ophthalmic Surgery5.10 Anaesthesia for Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery5.11 Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery5.12 Otorhinolaryngology5.13 Plastic Surgery and the Care of Burns5.14 Thoracic Anaesthesia5.15 Anaesthesia in Unusual Environments5.16 Urological Surgery5.17 Vascular SurgerySection 6: CHRONIC PAIN6.1 Chronic PainSection 7: TRAINING, STANDARDS AND SAFETY IN ANAESTHESIA7.1 Standards, Education, Safety and Quality ImprovementAppendices1 Dictionary of Adult Medical Disorders2 Dictionary of Paediatric Medical Disorders
