Blueprints Pocket Anesthesiology

by Gaiser, Robert, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781405104524
• ISBN10: 140510452X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-22
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Blueprints Pocket Anesthesiology is designed as a quick read for students on rotation and others who want to know more about the specialty. Pocket-sized and practical, this book covers the high-yield, critical information students need to know during a rotation and also provides the basic knowledge needed before USMLE Steps 2 and 3. The book also features special appendices on career and residency opportunities, commonly used formulas, commonly performed procedures, and a self-test question and answer section. Blueprints Pocket Anesthesiology is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find the book valuable.

Table of Contents

Inhalation agents	p. 3
Induction agents	p. 7
Neuromuscular blockers	p. 13
Opioids	p. 19
Local anesthetics	p. 23
Medications that affect blood pressure	p. 29
Preoperative evaluation	p. 35
The anesthesia machine and monitors	p. 39
Airway anatomy and management	p. 45
Spinal and epidural anesthesia	p. 55
Regional anesthesia	p. 61
Anesthesia and the cardiac system	p. 69
Anesthesia and the respiratory system	p. 75
Anesthesia and the neurologic system	p. 81
Anesthesia and the gastrointestinal system	p. 85
Anesthesia and the hematologic system	p. 91
Anesthesia and infectious disease	p. 97
Anesthesia and the renal system	p. 101
Anesthesia outside the operating room	p. 109
Obstetric anesthesia	p. 111
Pediatric anesthesia	p. 119
Malignant hyperthermia	p. 123
Critical care medicine	p. 127
Issues in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)	p. 131
Pain management	p. 135
Patient safety	p. 141
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