CLINICAL ANESTHESIA. FUNDAMENTALS

From the popular and highly respected Clinical Anesthesia family of titles comes a new resource that clearly and simply explains the core concepts of anesthesiology that you need to know. From physiology and pharmacology to anatomy and system-based anesthesia, it uses full-color graphics, easy-to-read tables, and clear, concise text to convey the essential principles of the field.
Key Features
- Find the information you need on key aspects of anesthesia for every specialty area and every body system.
- Watch helpful video tutorials for each chapter, and assess your knowledge with questions and answers throughout the text.
- Grasp important information quickly with “Did You Know?” boxes that highlight essential elements of each chapter.
- Ideal for medical students, residents, SRNAs, CRNAs, or anyone who needs a quick overview of the essential elements of clinical anesthesia in an easily accessible format.

Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet & smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:
- Complete content with enhanced navigation
- Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
- Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
- Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
- Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
- Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Table Of Contents
Section I: Introduction
1.History and Future
Section II: Scientific and Technical Foundations of Anesthesia
Part A: Core Organ Functions: Anatomy & Physiology
2.Respiratory
3.Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
4.Central and Peripheral Nervous System
5.The Renal System
6.Liver
Part B: Pharmacology
7.Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
8.Inhalational Anesthetic Agents
9.Intravenous Anesthetics and Sedatives
10.Analgesics
11.Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
12.Local Anesthetics
13.Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Part C: Technology
14.The Anesthesia Workstation
15.Standard Anesthesia Monitoring Techniques
Section III: Clinical Practice of Anesthesia
16.Preoperative Evaluation and Management
17.Co-existing Diseases Impacting Anesthetic Management
18.Endocrine Function
19.General Anesthesia
20.Prospectives on Airway Management
21.Regional Anesthesia
22.Patient Positioning and Potential Injuries
23.Electrolytes
24.Blood Therapy
25.Ambulatory Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care and Office-Based
26.Spine and Orthopedic Anesthesia
27.Anesthesia for Robotic and Laparoscopic
28.Anesthetic Considerations for Patients with Obesity, Hepatic Disease, and Other Gastrointestinal Issues
29.Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic and Ophthalmic Surgery
30.Anesthesia for Neurosurgery
31.Obstetric Anesthesia
32.Trauma and Burn Anesthesia
33.Pediatric and Neonatal Anesthesia
34.Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
35.Cardiac Anesthesia
36.Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery
37.Management of Acute and Chronic Pain
38.Out-of-Operating Room Anesthesia and Special Procedures
39.Postoperative Recovery
40.Complications, Risk Management, Patient Safety, and Liability
41.Critical Care Medicine
42.Urology
43.Electrical Safety and Fire
44.Wellness Principles and Resources
Section IV: Appendices
A.Formulas
B.Atlas of Electrocardiography
C.Pacemaker and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Protocols
D.AHA Resuscitation Protocols
E.ASA Standards, Guidelines, and Statements
F.The Airway Approach Algorithm and Difficult Airway Algorithm
G.Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol