Anesthesia residents often have enormous trouble understanding the qua ntitative aspects of the basic sciences underlying clinical anesthetic practice. The subjects of pharmokinetics and statistics are often unp opular with trainees, and studied with little enthusiasm. In spite of their reluctance, however, this is an area that residents are required to study and understand as a core part of their training. Mathematics and Statistics for Anaesthetists presents simple mathematical ideas, and explains how these can be used to model and understand problems wh ich arise in clinical anesthesia....

This book provides in a single volume all of the nutritional informati on that is likely to be needed by people working in the broad fields o f diet and health, food and nutrition, in the form of an encyclopedic dictionary with comprehensive and clearly annotated tables of data, al l citing the original literature sources.

The rapid development of new technology used in obstetrics and neonatology has been accompanied by new moral problems presented by the choices this technology generates. Ethics and Perinatology is a timely examination of the moral problems caused by clinical and research practices in perinatology. 14 major issues are each addressed by a leading clinician whose writing is then critically reviewed by a medical ethicist, a legal theorist, or an economist. Thus each chapter embodies the independent perspectives of international experts from different disciplines. This book offers a new approach...

As the 21st century approaches, questions such as what will be the roles and responsibilities of doctors in the next century and how can we prepare young doctors for the future need to be answered. Medical education has entered a new era at all levels, lead by changes in undergraduate curricula, and medical educators are asking what change is necessary to prepare future physicians for practice in the 21st century. This book charts recent developments in medical education that are withstanding the test of time and establishes a baseline for development in the next century. It deals with many...

Pain is something that everyone feels but has always been difficult to understand and investigate due to its subjective nature. Practical Pain Management is written for all those involved in the care of people suffering from pain. The authors explain why pain is so often disregarded and poorly managed by clinicians. With an emphasis on the practical management of both chronic and acute pain, the book explores the mechanisms involved in pain percepetion, the use of analgesic drugs, local anesthetics, nerve blocks and stimulation techniques. The rehabilitation and care of patients whose pain...

The book offers an introduction to the moral concepts and value of health care. It is written by a moral philosopher, a doctor and a nurse and contains questions, cases and exercises which are suitable for medical, nursing and all students and commentators on health care. Moral dilemmas include consent, confidentiality, the giving or withholding of information, and the economics of health care. The issues of artificial reproduction, terminal care and the research and testing of drugs are addressed.

This book is a practical, concise guide to regional anaesthesia in bab ies and children, written with small children in mind, especially the newborn infant. The authors have set out to present up to date techniq ues, described clearly and concisely, with simple diagrams, so that is an invaluable companion to 'hands on' experience in the operating the atre. There are full descriptions of the techniques complete with rele vant anatomy, drugs, equipmewnt, indications, and contraindications. C lear, step-by-step instructions are illustrated with dozens of labelle d photographs and clear...

This book is written for all women who find themselves unexpectedly pr egnant and want information and advice on the available options facing them. It explains what will be inolved if the woman decides on adopti ons, abortion, or motherhood. It also discusses why unplanned pregnanc ies occur and what happens to a woman's body in early pregnancy. The w hole book is brought to life iwth many extracts from interviews with w omen who have had unplanned pregnancies talking about their varied exp eriences and the choices they took.

Acute Medical Algorithms is an original and compact text designed to aid the clinician in dealing with acute medical conditions. The book includes 70 algorithms -- either problem-orientated or related to specific conditions -- together with complementary notes and references. It will therefore be relevant to all grades of hospital doctors, and to medical students and family practitioners.

Caring for patients with acute pain problems can present a considerabl e challenge to junior doctors and nursing staff. Too often, the proble ms are inappropriately managed, resulting in the patient suffering unn ecessary pain. The Management of Acute Pain provides simple, practical guidelines for those who prescribe and administer drugs for acute pai n relief, particularly junior medical and nursing staff. The new editi on has been extensively revised to take account of drug developments i n recent years. Featuring easy to follow flowcharts, and clear concise descriptions, the book will be a...