Manual of Anaesthesia - Choon Yee Lee - 9780071248075 - McGrawHill Education

Manual of Anesthesia is a concise and practical guide, providing a source of quick reference and systematic approach to anesthetic practice. Even though the emphasis of the book is on clear and practical advice on various aspects of anesthesia, some essential background knowledge is provided for better understanding of each topic. The book is conveniently divided into five sections:
a) Introduction ?? highlights various general topics in anesthesia, such as premedication round, perioperative fluid therapy and blood transfusion guidelines, checking of anesthetic equipment, monitoring and common drugs in anesthesia.
b) Clinical conditions ?? preoperative assessment and preparation, intra- and postoperative management of patients with pre-existing medical conditions.
c) Anesthesia for specific surgery ?? anesthetic technique and management for various specialized surgical procedures.
d) Issues in anesthesia ?? new techniques and developments in anesthetic practice.
e) Problems in anesthesia ?? diagnosis and management of critical events which may be encountered during the perioperative period. This book is a useful source of information for those embarking on a career in anaesthesiology. It is relevant for anesthetists of all grades of experience, surgeons, and undergraduate medical students who wish to have a more in-depth knowledge in the field of anaesthesiology. It can also be used as an examination aid for anesthesia registrars preparing for their post-graduate examinations and even as a quick refresher for experienced anesthesiologists.