BookJesse M. Ehrenfeld, Richard D. Urman, B. Scott Segal, editors.
Summary: This comprehensive update of the previous two successful editions covers both basic and advanced anesthesia topics. These include pharmacology, procedures, monitoring, equipment, subspecialty anesthesia, safety, professionalism, pain management, and more. Chapters are concise, easy-to-read, and authored by faculty specialized in medical education. They feature case studies designed to help apply theoretical knowledge to real patient situations, as well as questions and answers. A convenient resource for medical students, student registered nurse anesthetists, and student anesthesiologist assistants in any student of anesthesia will find this unique book useful.
Contents:
Part I Introduction to Anesthesiology
How to Be a "Star" Student, Career Options, and the Match
History of Anesthesia and Introduction to the Specialty
Part II Pharmacology
Pharmacology Principles
Pharmacology of Intravenous Anesthetic Agents
Pharmacology of Inhalational Anesthetics
Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics
Pharmacology of Adjunct Agents
Part III Preoperative Considerations
The Preoperative Patient Evaluation
Airway Evaluation and Management
The Anesthesia Machine
Anesthesia Equipment and Monitors
Part IV Intraoperative Considerations
Anesthetic Techniques: General, Sedation, MAC
Anesthetic Techniques: Regional
Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance
Fluids and Transfusion Therapy
Peripheral, Arterial, and Central Lines and Gastric Tube Placement
Intraoperative Problems
Part V Systems Physiology and Anesthetic Subspecialties
Cardiac and Thoracic Anesthesiology
Physiology & Anesthesia for Neurologic, ENT and Ophthalmologic Surgery
Obstetric Anesthesia
Physiology and Anesthesia for General and Bariatric Surgery
Anesthesia for Urological Surgery
Anesthesia for Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Physiology and Anesthesia for Older Adults
Ambulatory Anesthesia
Non-operating Room Anesthesia
Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Part VI Postoperative Considerations
Acute Pain Management
Perioperative Acute and Chronic Pain Management
Postoperative Anesthesia Care Unit and Common Postoperative Problems
Introduction to Critical Care
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and the Perioperative Surgical Home
Part VII Special Topics
Professionalism, Teamwork, and Interaction with Other Specialties
Quality Assurance, Patient and Provider Safety
Ethical and Legal Issues in Anesthesia
Clinical Simulation in Anesthesia Education
Infection Control and COVID-19.