Main description:

An iconic textbook having its own place in the community of Anaesthesiologists. Most suitable as a quick source of information during ward posting and for revision during exams.

The textbook to have at hand.
Fully updated edition.
A pocket sized 'know it all' that provides a comprehensive coverage of every aspect of anaesthesia.
Written by a distinguished team of specialist anaesthetists in a clear, concise and readable style with frequent use of bullet lists, colour illustrations, tables and summary boxes.
Dictionary of rare medical diseases (separate lists for adult and paediatric) given in the appendices.

Contents:

Section 1: PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT FOR SURGERY

1.1 Assessment and Preparation

1.2 Medical Conditions Infl uencing Anaesthesia

Section 2: GENERAL ANAESTHESIA

2.1 Anaesthetic Equipment

2.2 Monitoring

2.3 Inhalational Anaesthesia

2.4 Intravenous Anaesthesia

2.5 Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs

2.6 Airway Management

2.7 Intravascular Techniques, Fluid Administration and Blood Transfusion

2.8 Acid-Base and Electrolyte Balance

2.9 Nutrition

2.10 Resuscitation

Section 3: CARE OF THE PATIENT AFTER SURGERY

3.1 Care in the Recovery Area

3.2 Acute Pain Management

3.3 Complications of Anaesthesia and the Perioperative Period

Section 4: REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA

4.1 Local Anaesthetic Agents

4.2 Peripheral Neuraxial Blockade

4.3 Central Neuraxial Blockade

Section 5: ANAESTHESIA FOR VARIOUS PROCEDURES

5.1 Abdominal Surgery

5.2 Cardiac Surgery

5.3 Day Surgery

5.4 Endocrine Surgery

5.5 Gynaecological Surgery

5.6 Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery

5.7 Neurosurgery

5.8 Obstetrics

5.9 Ophthalmic Surgery

5.10 Anaesthesia for Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

5.11 Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

5.12 Otorhinolaryngology

5.13 Plastic Surgery and the Care of Burns

5.14 Thoracic Anaesthesia

5.15 Anaesthesia in Unusual Environments

5.16 Urological Surgery

5.17 Vascular Surgery

Section 6: CHRONIC PAIN

6.1 Chronic Pain

Section 7: TRAINING, STANDARDS AND SAFETY IN ANAESTHESIA

7.1 Standards, Education, Safety and Quality Improvement

Appendices

1 Dictionary of Adult Medical Disorders

2 Dictionary of Paediatric Medical Disorders