Book[edited by] Hugh C. Hemmings, Talmage D. Egan.
Summary: "Pharmacology and Physiology for Anesthesia: Foundations and Clinical Application, 2nd Edition, delivers the information you need in pharmacology, physiology, and molecular-cellular biology, keeping you current with contemporary training and practice. This thoroughly updated edition is your one-stop, comprehensive overview of physiology, and rational anesthetic drug selection and administration, perfect for study, review, and successful practice"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Section 1: Basic principles of pharmacology. Mechanisms of drug action
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for intravenous anesthetics
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of inhaled anesthetics
Drug metabolism and pharmacogenetics
Physiology and pharmacology of obesity, prematurity, and aging
Pharmacodynamic drug interactions
Adverse drug reactions
Section 2: Nervous system. Central nervous system physiology: neurophysiology
Central nervous system physiology: cerebrovascular
Pharmacology of intravenous anesthetics
Pharmacology of inhaled anesthetics
Neuropharmacology
Autonomic nervous system: physiology
Autonomic nervous system: pharmacology
Thermoregulation
Physiology of pain
Intravenous opioid agonists and antagonists
Oral and non-intravenous opioids
Non-opioid analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Local anesthetics
Neuromuscular physiology and pharmacology
Neuromuscular blockers and reversal drugs
Section 3: Cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular physiology: cellular and molecular regulation
Cardiovascular physiology: integrative function
Vasopressors and inotropes
Antihypertensive drugs and vasodilators
Anti-arrhythmic drugs
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Section 4: Pulmonary system. Pulmonary physiology
Pulmonary pharmacology
Section 5: Gastrointestinal and endocrine systems. Liver and gastrointestinal physiology
Liver and gastrointestinal pharmacology
Nutritional and metabolic therapy
Pharmacology of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Endocrine physiology
Endocrine pharmacology
Physiology and pharmacology of obstetric anesthesia
Section 6: Immunity and Infection. Chemotherapy, Immunosuppression, and Anesthesia
Infection, Antimicrobial Drugs and Anesthesia
Section 7: Fluid, electrolyte and hematologic homeostasis. Renal physiology
Intravascular volume: regulation and replacement therapy
Electrolytes and diuretics
Section 8: Blood and hemostasis. Blood and coagulation
Transfusion and coagulation therapy
Antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy.