The premier single-volume reference in the field of anesthesia, Clinical Anesthesia is now in its Sixth edition, with thoroughly updated coverage, a new full-color design, and a revamped art program featuring 880 full-color illustrations.
More than 80 leading experts cover every aspect of contemporary perioperative medicine in one comprehensive, clinically focused, clear, concise, and accessible volume.
A companion Website offers the fully searchable text, plus access to enhanced podcasts that can be viewed on your desktop or downloaded to most Apple and BlackBerry devices.
Contents
Introduction to Anesthesia Practice
- The history of anesthesia
- Scope of practice
- Occupational health
- Anesthetic risk, quality improvement and liability
Scientific Foundations of Anesthesia
- Mechanisms of Anesthesia and Consciousness
- Pharmacogenomics and Proteomics
- Pharmacologic Principles
- Electrical Fire and Safety
- Experimental Design and Statistics
Anatomy and Physiology
- Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
- Respiratory Function
- Immune Function and Allergic Response
- Inflammation, Wound Healing and Infection
- Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid Base Physiology
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Hemostasis and Transfusion Medicine
Anesthetic Agents, Adjuvants, and Drug Interaction
- Inhaled Anesthetics
- Intravenous Anesthetics
- Opioids
- Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
- Local Anesthetics
- Drug Interactions
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation and Preparation
- Preoperative Patient Assessment and Management
- Malignant Hyperthermia and Other Inherited Disorders
- Rare and Co-existing Diseases
- The Anesthesia Workstation and Delivery Systems
Anesthetic Management
- Standard Monitoring Techniques
- Echocardiography
- Airway Managemen
- Patient Positioning and Related Injuries
- Monitored Anesthesia Care
- Ambulatory Anesthesia
- Office Based Anesthesia
- Anesthesia Provided at Alternate Sites
- Geriatric Anesthesia
- Anesthesia for Trauma and Burn Patients
- Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia
- Peripheral Nerve Blockade
Anesthesia for Surgical Subspecialties
- Anesthesia for Neurosurgery
- Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery
- Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery
- Obstetrical Anesthesia
- Neonatal Anesthesia
- Pediatric Anesthesia
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Anesthesia and Obesity
- Hepatic Anatomy, Function and Physiology
- Endocrine Function
- Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Ophthalmologic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Urologic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery
- Transplant Anesthesia
Perioperatiave and Consultative Services
- Post Anesthesia Recovery
- Critical Care Medicin
- Acute Pain Management
- Chronic Pain Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Disaster Preparedness
Appendix: Electrocardiography
Index
to see books of related interest