Main description:

The fourth edition of this comprehensive review of anaesthesia provides trainees with the latest information and developments in the field.

Divided into two sections, the first part of the book discusses diseases and disorders across 39 cases. The second section covers the complete range of anaesthesia equipment.

The text has been fully revised and this edition includes new topics including cardiopulmonary exercise tests, management of acute postoperative pain, and video laryngoscope.

The book is presented in an easy to follow question and answer format, with emphasis on topics often encountered in examinations.

More than 250 photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning.

Key points

Fourth edition of comprehensive review of anaesthesia for trainees
Fully revised text with new topics added, presented in question and answer format
Emphasis on topics often encountered in examinations
Previous edition (9789350905043) published in 2013

Contents:

Section 1: Cases

Mitral Stenosis with Pulmonary Hypertension
Ischemic Heart Disease
Anesthetic Considerations for Hypertensive Patient
Tetralogy of Fallot
Anesthetic Considerations in a Patient with Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Permanent Pacemaker
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Pneumonectomy
Bronchiectasis with Lung Abscess
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Intercostal Drain
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Pregnancy: Physiological Changes and Anaemia
Emergency Lower Segment Cesarean Section
Non-obstetric Surgery in a Pregnant Patient
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Obstetric Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Meningomyelocele
Traumatic Brain Injury
Managing Difficult Airway
Burns
Anesthesia for Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Geriatric Patient
Transurethral Resection of Prostate
Proximal Fracture Femur
Cataract
Morbid Obesity
Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Colles' Fracture
Kyphoscoliosis
Large Thyroid Mass
Diabetes Mellitus
Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Transplant
Tonsillectomy
Circumcision
Acute Postoperative Pain
Pharmacokinetic Principles in Anesthesia

Section 2: Anesthesia Equipment and Table Viva

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Mechanical Ventilation
Pulmonary Function Tests
Anesthesia Machine
Vaporizers
Anesthesia Breathing Systems
Endotracheal Tubes, Lung Isolation Devices and Combitube
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Airways, Connectors, Laryngoscopes and Non-Rebreathing Valves
Electrocardiography
X-ray Interpretation for the Budding Anaesthesiologist
Supraglottic Airway Devices
Regional Anesthesia Instruments
Nerve Locator and Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Oxygen Therapy Devices and Manual Resuscitator
Video laryngoscopes
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET/CPEX/CPX)