Bookedited by Alopi M. Patel, Himani V. Bhatt, Sang J. Kim.
Summary: Focused and results-based, this important board review title covers everything that residents need to know when preparing for their Anesthesiology BASIC exam. Written by residents familiar with the exam, its use of bullet points and illustrations enables effective learning and efficient exam preparation. Providing a comprehensive review of all exam topics, the guide uses a clear and focused note-taking style to present 'high-yield' information, enabling efficient study techniques. Bullet points and short paragraphs feature to help rapid understanding, with margin space provided to annotate and add further notes. The helpful format ensures that all exam preparation, including notes from question banks, can be kept in this 'one-stop' review book. Mirroring the BASIC exam requirements, this book covers clinical anesthetic practice, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, and anesthesia equipment and monitoring. Written by residents for residents, it is an essential preparation resource for the Anesthesiology BASIC exam.
Contents:
Anatomy
Anesthesia delivery systems
Monitoring methods
Ventilators, alarms, and safety features
Defibrillators
Electrical, fire, and explosion hazards
Basic mathematics and statistics
General pharmacology
Inhaled anesthetics
Opioids
Intravenous anesthetics
Local anesthetics
Muscle relaxants Evaluation of the patient and preoperative preparation
Preparation for general anesthesia and premedication
Regional anesthesia
General anesthesia
Monitored anesthesia care and sedation
Intravenous fluid therapy
Complications of anesthesia: etiology, prevention, treatment
Postanesthesia recovery period: analgesics
Postanesthesia recovery period: common scenarios
Central and peripheral nervous system
Pain mechanisms and pathways
Autonomic nervous system
Central nervous system anatomy
Respiratory physiology
Respiratory system anatomy
Respiratory system: pharmacology
Cardiovascular physiology
Basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, medications, defibrillators, and advanced
Cardiac life S
Cardiovascular anatomy
Cardiovascular pharmacology
Gastrointestinal systems
Renal anatomy and physiology
Renal pharmacology
Hematologic system: coagulation, anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytics
Transfusions Reactions to transfusions
Endocrine and metabolic systems
Neuromuscular physiology and disorders
Special problems or issues in anesthesiology