Focused and results-based, this important board review title covers everything that residents need to know when preparing for their Anesthesiology BASIC exam. Written by residents familiar with the exam, its use of bullet points and illustrations enables effective learning and efficient exam preparation. Providing a comprehensive review of all exam topics, the guide uses a clear and focused note-taking style to present 'high-yield' information, enabling efficient study techniques. Bullet points and short paragraphs feature to help rapid understanding, with margin space provided to annotate and add further notes. The helpful format ensures that all exam preparation, including notes from question banks, can be kept in this 'one-stop' review book. Mirroring the BASIC exam requirements, this book covers clinical anesthetic practice, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, and anesthesia equipment and monitoring. Written by residents for residents, it is an essential preparation resource for the Anesthesiology BASIC exam.
A review study guide focused on 'high-yield' information, helping residents to study effectively and efficiently for the board exam
Uses bullet points, figures, illustrations and short paragraphs to enable rapid learning and understanding
Works as a notebook-style, 'one-stop' review guide, with space in margins to annotate and add further notes, including from question banks - ensuring that residents can keep all exam preparation in one place
Reviews & endorsements
'… the text is readable, digestible, and well organized … we would nonetheless recommend this book to trainees searching for an organizational framework to direct more in-depth studying for the test and for those seeking a quick review of the foundations on which anesthesiology is built.' David P. Dorsey, Anesthesia & Analgesia
Author(s): Alopi M. Patel, Himani V. Bhatt, Sang J. Kim
Edition: 1
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year: 2018
Language: English
Tags: Anesthesiology BASIC Exam; Anesthesia; Pain Medicine; Intensive Care
Cover
BASIC Essentials A Comprehensive Review for the Anesthesiology BASIC Exam
2019
Contents
Contributors
Preface
1 Anatomy
2 Anesthesia Delivery Systems
3 Monitoring Methods
4 Ventilators, Alarms, and Safety Features
5 Defibrillators
6 Electrical, Fire, and Explosion Hazards
7 Basic Mathematics and Statistics
8 General Pharmacology
9 Inhaled Anesthetics
10 Opioids
11 Intravenous Anesthetics
12 Local Anesthetics
13 Muscle Relaxants
14 Evaluation of the Patient and Preoperative Preparation
15 Preparation for General Anesthesia and Premedication
16 Regional Anesthesia
17 General Anesthesia
18 Monitored Anesthesia Care and Sedation
19 Intravenous Fluid Therapy
20 Complications of Anesthesia
21 Postanesthesia Recovery Period: Analgesics
22 Postanesthesia Recovery Period: Common Scenarios
23 Central and Peripheral Nervous System
24 Pain Mechanisms and Pathways
25 Autonomic Nervous System
26 Central Nervous System Anatomy
27 Respiratory Physiology
28 Respiratory System Anatomy
29 Respiratory System: Pharmacology
30 Cardiovascular Physiology
31 Basics of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Medications, Defibrillators, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Algorithms
32 Cardiovascular Anatomy
33 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
34 Gastrointestinal Systems
35 Renal Anatomy and Physiology
36 Renal Pharmacology
37 Hematologic System: Coagulation, Anticoagulation, Antiplatelet, and Thrombolytics
38 Transfusions
39 Reactions to Transfusions
40 Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
41 Neuromuscular Physiology and Disorders
42 Special Problems or Issues in Anesthesiology
Index
