Description
The undisputed leading text in its market, Basics of Anesthesia, 7th Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of both basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology. Drs. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. and Ronald D. Miller, in conjunction with many new contributors, have ensured that all chapters are thoroughly up to date and reflect the latest advances in today's practice. Unparalleled authorship, concise text, easy-to-read chapters, and a user-friendly format make this text the #1 primer on the scope and practice of anesthesiology.- Presents the combined expertise of two of the most prolific and renowned anesthesia experts worldwide, along with more than 80 expert contributing authors.- Uses a concise, at-a-glance format to cover both the basic science and essential clinical aspects of the field, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups.- Features high-quality images that offer a detailed visual understanding of regional anesthesiology and much more.- Includes new topics and chapters on Neurotoxicity of Anesthesia, Palliative Care, Sleep Medicine, Perioperative Surgical Home, Trauma, and Natural/Human-Induced Disasters.- Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Table of Contents
SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Scope of Anesthesia Practice2. Learning Anesthesia3. Anesthesia Information SystemsSECTION II PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY4. Basic Pharmacologic Principles5. Clinical Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology6. Autonomic Nervous System7. Inhaled Anesthetics8. Intravenous Anesthetics9. Opioids10. Local Anesthetics11. Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs12. Anesthesia NeurotoxicitySECTION III PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION AND INTRAOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT13. Preoperative Evaluation and Medication14. Choice of Anesthetic Technique15. Anesthesia Delivery Systems16. Airway Management17. Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia18. Peripheral Nerve Blocks19. Positioning and Associated Risks20. Anesthetic Monitoring21. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis22. Hemostasis23. Fluid Management24. Blood TherapySECTION IV SPECIAL ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS25. Cardiovascular Disease26. Congenital Heart Disease27. Chronic Pulmonary Disease28. Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease29. Nutritional, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Disease30. Central Nervous System Disease31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology32. Orthopedics33. Obstetrics34. Pediatrics35. Elderly Patients36. Organ Transplantation37. Outpatient Surgery38. Anesthesia for Procedures in Non-Operating Room LocationsSECTION V THE RECOVERY PERIOD39. Postanesthesia Recovery40. Perioperative Pain ManagementSECTION VI CONSULTANT ANESTHETIC PRACTICE41. Critical Care Medicine42. Anesthesia for Trauma43. Natural and Human-induced Disasters44. Chronic Pain Management45. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation46. Operating Room Management47. Awareness under Anesthesia48. Quality and Patient Safety49. Palliative Care50. Sleep Medicine51. Perioperative Surgical HomeAPPENDICESBasic Standards for Preanesthesia CareStandards for Basic Anesthetic MonitoringStandards for Postanesthesia Care
