Basics of Anesthesia, 7e

Description:

The undisputed leading text in its market, Basics of Anesthesia, 7th Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of both basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology. Drs. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. and Ronald D. Miller, in conjunction with many new contributors, have ensured that all chapters are thoroughly up to date and reflect the latest advances in today’s practice. Unparalleled authorship, concise text, easy-to-read chapters, and a user-friendly format make this text the #1 primer on the scope and practice of anesthesiology.

Features:

Presents the combined expertise of two of the most prolific and renowned anesthesia experts worldwide, along with more than 80 expert contributing authors.

Uses a concise, at-a-glance format to cover both the basic science and essential clinical aspects of the field, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups.

Features high-quality images that offer a detailed visual understanding of regional anesthesiology and much more.

New To This Edition:

Includes new topics and chapters on Neurotoxicity of Anesthesia, Palliative Care, Sleep Medicine, Perioperative Surgical Home, Trauma, and Natural/Human-Induced Disasters.

Expert Consult™ digital  version included with purchase. This enhanced digital experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Table Of Contents:

SECTION I INTRODUCTION

1. Scope of Anesthesia Practice

2. Learning Anesthesia

3. Anesthesia Information Systems

SECTION II PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY

4. Basic Pharmacologic Principles

5. Clinical Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology

6. Autonomic Nervous System

7. Inhaled Anesthetics

8. Intravenous Anesthetics

9. Opioids

10. Local Anesthetics

11. Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs

12. Anesthesia Neurotoxicity

SECTION III PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION AND INTRAOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT

13. Preoperative Evaluation and Medication

14. Choice of Anesthetic Technique

15. Anesthesia Delivery Systems

16. Airway Management

17. Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia

18. Peripheral Nerve Blocks

19. Positioning and Associated Risks

20. Anesthetic Monitoring

21. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis

22. Hemostasis

23. Fluid Management

24. Blood Therapy

SECTION IV SPECIAL ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS

25. Cardiovascular Disease

26. Congenital Heart Disease

27. Chronic Pulmonary Disease

28. Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease

29. Nutritional, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Disease

30. Central Nervous System Disease

31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

32. Orthopedics

33. Obstetrics

34. Pediatrics

35. Elderly Patients

36. Organ Transplantation

37. Outpatient Surgery

38. Anesthesia for Procedures in Non-Operating Room Locations

SECTION V THE RECOVERY PERIOD

39. Postanesthesia Recovery

40. Perioperative Pain Management

SECTION VI CONSULTANT ANESTHETIC PRACTICE

41. Critical Care Medicine

42. Anesthesia for Trauma

43. Natural and Human-induced Disasters

44. Chronic Pain Management

45. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

46. Operating Room Management

47. Awareness under Anesthesia

48. Quality and Patient Safety

49. Palliative Care

50. Sleep Medicine

51. Perioperative Surgical Home

APPENDICES

Basic Standards for Preanesthesia Care

Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring

Standards for Postanesthesia Care