Nurse Anesthesia

by Nagelhout, John J.

• ISBN13: 9781416050254
• ISBN10: 1416050256
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-11
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Written by and for nurse anesthetists, the 4th edition of this popular and comprehensive text continues to focus on the application of sound scientific principles to modern clinical anesthesia practice for all types of surgical procedures and patient populations encountered by anesthesia providers. It also includes an overview of basic science, such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, while providing current information on current issues such as interventional radiology and patient safety. This 4th edition includes seven new chapters on topics such as legal issues, neonatal anesthesia, anesthesia education, and additional complications.

Table of Contents

Professional Issues

Nurse Anesthesia: A History of Challenge

Specialty Practice of Nurse Anesthesia

Nurse Anesthesia Education in the United States- NEW!

Legal Issues in Nurse Anesthesia - NEW!

Scientific Foundations

Nurse Anesthesia Research: Science of an Orderly, Purposeful, and Systematic Nature

General Principles, Pharmacodynamics, and Drug Receptor Concepts

Pharmacokinetics of Inhalation Anesthetics

Inhalation Anesthetics

Intravenous Induction Agents

Local Anesthetics

Opioid Agonists and Antagonists

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, Reversal Agents and Their Monitoring

Autonomic and Cardiac Pharmacology

Chemistry and Physics of Anesthesia

Technology Related to Anesthesia Practice

Anesthesia Equipment

Clinical Monitoring I: Cardiovascular System

Clinical Monitoring II: Respiratory & Metabolic Systems - NEW!

Clinical Monitoring III: Neurological System - NEW!

Preoperative Preparation

Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation of the Patient

Intraoperative Management

Fluids, Electrolytes, and Blood Component Therapy

Positioning For Anesthesia and Surgery

Airway Management

Cardiovascular Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Anesthesia Management

Anesthesia for Cardiac Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery

Respiratory Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Anesthesia Management

Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery

Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, and Neuroanesthesia

Renal Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Anesthesia Management

Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Disorders and Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery

Musculoskeletal System: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Anesthesia Management

The Endocrine System and Anesthesia

Hematology and Anesthesia

Thermal Injury and Anesthesia

Trauma Anesthesia

Outpatient Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Ear, Nose, Throat, and Maxillofacial Surgery

Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Procedures

Anesthesia for Orthopedics and Podiatry

The Immune System and Anesthesia

Anesthesia and Laser Surgery

Obesity and Anesthesia Practice

Regional Anesthesia - Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia

Regional Anesthesia - Upper and Lower Extremity Blocks - NEW!

Obstetric Anesthesia

Neonatal Anesthesia - NEW!

Pediatric Anesthesia

Geriatrics and Anesthesia Practice

Postanesthesia Recovery

Pain Management

Anesthesia for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Procedures

Anesthesia Complications - NEW!

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