Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia

The bestselling Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia has been completely updated for this new third edition. All chapters have been rewritten and a number of new authors have been brought on board to add their expertise and knowledge. Additional new material includes regional anaesthesia, and a comprehensive section on anaesthesia for interventional radiology, a rapidly expanding field of medical practice with particular implications for anaesthesia. Key sections cover preoperative issues affecting the administration of anaesthesia and techniques employed in the individual surgical specialties. The book provides practical advice covering the impact of medical disease on anaesthesia, and separate comprehensive sections on paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia are also included. The management of emergencies arising during anaesthesia is fully covered with helpful action plans and algorithms throughout. Uncommon conditions and their management are included, and there is an extensive drug formulary and guide to infusion drugs. As with the previous editions, this new edition will be the essential handbook for anaesthetists, both junior and experienced, for trainees sitting exams, as well as ODPs and nurses involved in theatre area work and pre-assessment. It is the one book for anyone working in anaesthesia to keep to hand at all times! This pocket-portable textbook for practicing clinicians provides an excellent compilation of relevant, readable, and insightful information and advice, for both the trainee and experienced consultant. British Journal of Anaesthesia "extremely concise, clear and accurate: for perfect use when faced with an unexpected or unfamiliar scenario in theatre. It is also excellent for dipping in and out of whilst preparing for the Final FRCA. It will appeal to a broad spectrum of users from brand new anaesthetic trainees to experienced consultants." BMA Book AwardsPREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT AND PREPARATION FOR ANAESTHESIA ; 1. General considerations ; 2. Consent and anaesthetic risk ; 3. Cardiovascular disease ; 4. Perioperative arrhythmias ; 5. Respiratory disease ; 6. Renal disease ; 7. Hepatic disease ; 8. Endocrine and metabolic disease ; 9. Bone, joint, and connective tissue disorders ; 10. Haematological disorders ; 11. Neurological and muscular disorders ; 12. Psychiatric disorders and drugs ; 13. Uncommon conditions ; ANAESTHESIA FOR SURGICAL SPECIALTIES ; 14. Cardiac surgery ; 15. Thoracic surgery ; 16. Neurosurgery ; 17. Vascular surgery ; 18. Orthopaedic surgery ; 19. Plastic surgery ; 20. General surgery ; 21. Liver transplantation and resection ; 22. Endocrine surgery ; 23. Urological surgery ; 24. Gynaecological surgery ; 25. Ear, nose, and throat surgery ; 26. Maxillofacial and dental surgery ; 27. Ophthalmic surgery ; 28. Day surgery ; 29. Laser surgery ; 30. CT and MRI imaging ; 31. Anaesthesia for the elderly ; OBSTETRIC ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA ; 32. Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia ; PAEDIATRIC AND NEONATAL ANAESTHESIA ; 33. Paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia ; ANAESTHETIC EMERGENCIES ; 34. The critically ill patient ; 35. Anaesthetic emergencies ; PRACTICAL ANAESTHESIA ; 36. Airway assessment and management ; 37. Practical anaesthesia ; 38. Blood products and fluid therapy ; ACUTE PAIN ; 39. Acute pain ; 40. Postoperative nausea and vomiting ; REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA ; 41. Regional anaesthesia ; 42. Drug formulary ; 43. Anaesthesia data