Description

The covers the full spectrum of clinical issues and options in anesthesiology, providing insightful coverage of pharmacology, physiology, co-existing diseases, and surgical procedures. Unmatched in its clarity and depth of coverage as well as its robust multimedia features, this classic clinical reference brings you the very latest essential knowledge in the field, equipping you to effectively apply today’s standards of care and make optimal clinical decisions on behalf of your patients. This book comprehensively covers the entire field of anesthesiology with a practical, clinical focus throughout and includes key points in every chapter, with corresponding numbers in the chapter margins for quick reference. It contains useful appendices with formulas, pacemaker and implantable cardiac defibrillator protocols, information on herbal medications, an atlas of echocardiography, and more. The latest book of Clinical Anesthesia provides wide-ranging coverage of the scientific, clinical, and technical foundations of anesthesiology including preoperative assessment and monitoring, general and regional anesthesia, pain and critical care medicine, and all the major subspecialty areas of anesthesia practice. The chapters are thoughtfully organized by major sections and summarize and highlight key concepts exceptionally well. There are new chapters on cardiovascular pharmacology and autonomic pharmacology, which includes a focused discussion of autonomic drugs. Incorporated into various chapters are many useful images and excellent graphs and illustrations.