Focused on anesthesiology, this handbook offers concise and reliable guidance on pharmacology and physiology essential for effective perioperative patient care. It has been updated from a previous edition to ensure the information is current and accurate, making it a valuable resource for practitioners aiming to enhance their knowledge and skills in anesthetic practice.
Contents 11. Summary . . . Making Sense of the Issues . . Introduction . . . . Science and Matters of Society . Summary . Tying It All Together . . . . Introduction . . . . Critical Systems Thinking 253 11. Conclusion 254 Questions . . . 255 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rev. ed. of: Basics of anesthesia / Robert K. Stoelting and Ronald D. Miller. 5th ed. c2007.
Adhering to the same easy-to-use format as previous editions, the Fourth Edition of this text provides timely and insightful information into the principles of modern anesthesiology, office-based anesthesia, hazards and safety in the operating room, and the importance of cost-effective testing prior to administration of anesthesia. This comprehensive resource includes new chapters on the hazards of working in the OR, up-to-date information on how to prevent and manage OR fires if they occur, information on the newest guidelines for preoperative preparation including new fasting guidelines, administration of anesthesia for minimally invasive surgical techniques, and drug interactions.