Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Nursing - Anesthesia

David O'Flaherty describes the physiology and techniques of carbon dioxide measurement and the clinical significance of the capnogram.

This book discusses the provision of anaesthesia for day case patients from the preoperative period until discharge and patient follow-up. Provides information on patient selection, management of pain and sickness, the recovery process and problems which may occur after surgery. All forms of anaesthesia are covered, including local anaesthesia and nerve blocks, general anaesthesia (with inhaled and injected drugs) and the use of sedatives to supplement local anaesthesia. The special needs of the child are also addressed.

This is the first text to systematically review the evidence for obstetric anesthesia and analgesia.

Evidence-based practice is now being embraced worldwide as a requirement for all clinicians; in the everyday use of anesthesia and analgesia for childbirth, anesthetists will find this synthesis of the best evidence an invaluable resource to inform their practice.

Contributions from anesthetic specialists trained in the skills of systematic reviewing provide a comprehensive and practical guide to best practice in normal and caesarean section childbirth.
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* The titles in this series provide the student with a collection of new questions and answers in individual subject areas so that the student can concentrate on specific areas of weakness * This new Series of Multiple Choice Questions provides the veterinary nurse student with additional opportunities for both self-assessment and examination practice. * The selected subject areas have been grouped according to the requirements of S/NVQ levels 2 and 3 veterinary nursing examinations, enabling the student to purchase only those books relevant to their year of study. Compiled by a leading...

This fifth edition of Principles and Practice of Pharmacology for Anaesthetists continues to provide a comprehensive scientific basis and a readable account of the principles of pharmacology, as well as practical guidance in the use of drugs that is relevant to clinical anaesthesia.
With these concepts in mind:

• Every chapter in this new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated
• An additional chapter on Adverse Drug Reactions is included
• For ease of reference, the structures of many commonly used agents are featured, with their sites of...

This comprehensive, state of the art overview of pediatric and adult cardiac anesthesia brings together all the latest developments in this rapidly developing field. This text is intended both as a reference and for daily use by practicing and prospective anesthesiologists.

Thoroughly updated for its third edition, Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery fills the gap between encyclopaedic references and brief outlines, presenting just the right amount of information to guide trainees and practitioners who care for cardiac surgical patients.

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Edited and written by an international "who's who" of more than 100 authors, including anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, bench scientists, a surgeon, and representatives of industry, this text provides a comprehensive history of anesthesia, unique in its focus on the people and events that shaped the specialty around the world, particularly during the past 70 years when anesthesia emerged from empiricism and developed into a science-based practice.

This Text Serves As A Primer For Risk Management Professionals. It Covers Basic Concepts Of Risk Management, Employment Practices, And General Risk Management Strategies. It Also Goes Over Specific Risk Areas Including Medical Malpractice, Strategies To Reduce Liability, Managing Positions And Litigation Alternatives. It Includes An Emphasis On Outpatient Medicine And The Risks Associated With Electronic Medical Records. This New Edition Covers Academic Medical Settings And The Impact On Healthcare Delivery, Ambulatory And Outpatient Surgery, And Office Based Surgery (OBS). Each And Every...

Prepare for the oral boards with the thoroughly updated Clinical Cases in Anesthesia. This comprehensive and current anesthesia review tool presents case studies representing today's most commonly encountered clinical situations, equipping you to master the latest anesthesia treatment protocols and practice guidelines and achieve your very best score.

The Single-Best Review for the American Board of Anesthesiology Written Examinations--Completely Updated to Reflect the New Exam Format

Anesthesiology Examination and Board Review is the most time-proven and effective way to prepare for the ABA written examinations. This powerful study guide delivers 1,500 board-style multiple-choice questions with referenced, paragraph-length discussions for each answer. Anesthesiology Examination and Board Review has been completely redesigned and rewritten to reflect the new exam format. Like the exam, this edition is divided into two...

The fully updated Crisis Management in Anesthesiology continues to provide updated insights on the latest theories, principles, and practices in anesthesiology. From anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists to emergency physicians and residents, this medical reference book will effectively prepare you to handle any critical incident during anesthesia.

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"A comprehensive discussion of the latest theories, principles and practices for CRM in perioperative practice and will be a useful resource for anaesthetists of all grades and levels of experience" Reviewed...

Anesthetists are a crucial part of the multi-disciplinary team helping mothers have safe, successful pregnancies and deliveries. Obstetrics for Anaesthetists is a practical manual designed to give clinicians a clear knowledge of obstetrics and its implications for their anesthetic practice. Edited by an obstetric anesthetist and an expert obstetrician, this volume provides readers with relevant information on the procedures, terminology, and conditions unique to obstetrics. Algorithms for the management of obstetric emergencies are included, as well as text boxes highlighting the implications...

The -Bible on Anesthesia Equipment- returns in a new Fifth Edition, and once again takes readers step-by-step through all the basic anesthesia equipment. This absolute leader in the field includes comprehensive references and detailed discussions on the scientific fundamentals of anesthesia equipment, its design, and its optimal use. This thoroughly updated edition includes new information on suction devices, the magnetic resonance imaging environment, temperature monitoring and control, double-lumen tubes, emergency room airway equipment, and many other topics.

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This book provides much-needed guidelines that are presented in an easy-to-use, systematic format for quick access to core concepts on acute pain management. It is designed to help busy practitioners accurately assess pain in a variety of patient populations, and select patient-appropriate medications and interventions to achieve optimal pain management for adult patients.

Intended for use in primary care, internal medicine, and acute- and long-term care settings, this book covers the topics of acute pain assessment, both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options,...

Highly regarded by anesthesiologists, residents, and nurse anesthetists, Essence of Anesthesia Practice, 4th Edition by Drs. Lee A. Fleisher, Michael F. Roizen, and Jeffrey Roizen, is a trusted resource for point-of-care anesthesia management. Concise, easy-to-find summaries cover a single clinical topic for both common and rare conditions. A renewed focus on diseases and drugs makes this edition even more useful when formulating anesthesia plans and mastering the core knowledge of anesthesia practice.