Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia

by Allman, Keith G.; Wilson, Iain H.

• ISBN13: 9780192632739
• ISBN10: 0192632736
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2002-03-28
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

A stunning new addition to the acclaimed Oxford Handbooks series, theOxford Handbook of Anaesthesia is the first truly concise yet comprehensiveguide for anaesthetists, providing a practical approach to anaesthetic practice.Written by experts within their fields, the emphasis is on providing clear andreliable advice on a range of surgical situations, advice that can be accessedwithin seconds. Also included is information on preoperative considerations suchas consent, implications of pre-existing medical conditions, postoperativeproblems, along with a list of anaesthetic drug dosages, infusions, and normalvalues. The Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia includes valuable advice forregistrars and those sitting exams, whilst also being the one essential book forall anaesthetists, both junior and experienced, to keep in their pockets at alltimes.

Table of Contents

General considerations

Consent and anaesthetic risk

Cardiovascular disease

Perioperative arrhythmia

Respiratory disease

Renal disease

Hepatic disease

Endocrine and metabolic disease

Bone, joint and connective tissue disorders

Haematological disorders

Neurological and muscular disorders

Psychiatric disorders and drugs

Uncommon conditions

Cardiac surgery

Thoracic surgery

Neurosurgery

Vascular surgery

Orthopaedic surgery

Plastic surgery

General surgery

Liver transplantation and resection

Endocrine surgery

Urological surgery

Gynaecological surgery

Ear, nose and throat surgery

Maxillofacial and dental surgery

Ophthalmic surgery

Day surgery

Laser surgery

CT and MRI imaging

Anaesthesia for the elderly

Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia

Paediatrics and neonatal anaesthesia

The critically ill patient

Anaesthetic emergencies

Airway assessment and management

Practical issues

Blood products and fluid therapy

Acute pain

Postoperative nausea and vomiting

Regional anaesthesia

Drugs formulary

Normal values

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