Returning for its fifth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia has been re-energized by new editors and a specialist contributor team, while still retaining its much-loved, clear and concise style. Written for anaesthetists at all stages of their careers, from trainees sitting exams through to experienced consultants as well as ODPs and nurses involved in theatre area work and pre-assessment, this comprehensive guide to the anaesthetic world is as indispensable as ever.
This new edition has been completely revised and brings you the most up-to-date guidance and information to keep pace with fast-moving areas of anaesthesia, including a completely revised regional anaesthesia chapter. Now in full colour and packed with enhanced illustrations throughout, including new ECG rhythm strips and illustrations of specialist equipment, the Handbook also includes colour coding for easier navigation. Designed for daily use, this Handbook is your essential companion to anaesthesia, with everything you need at your fingertips whether on the go or for revision.
Written for anaesthetists at all stages of their careers
Written by an international group of expert, practising anaesthetists
Provides practical, evidence-based advice on all aspects of anaesthetic practice
Includes an extensive drug formulary
New to this Edition:
Completely revised regional anaesthesia chapter
Now in full colour
Enhanced colour illustrations with new ECG rhythm strips and illustrations of specialist equipment
Author(s): Rachel Freedman, Lara Herbert, Aidan O'Donnell, Nicola Ross, Iain H Wilson, Keith G Allman
Series: Oxford Medical Handbooks
Edition: 5
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2022
Language: English
Tags: Anaesthesia; Anesthesiology; Pain Medicine
Cover
Title
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Contributors
Abbreviations
1 Good practice and safety
2 Preoperative considerations
3 Preoptimisation
4 At- risk populations
5 Cardiovascular disease
6 Respiratory disease
7 Renal disease
8 Hepatic disease
9 Endocrine and metabolic disease
10 Bone, joint and connective tissue disorders
11 Haematology
12 Neurological and muscular disorders
13 Psychiatric disorders
14 Getting started
15 Airway assessment and management
16 Conduct of anaesthesia
17 Blood products and fluid therapy
18 Specific circumstances
19 Cardiac anaesthesia
20 Thoracic surgery
21 Neurosurgery
22 Vascular surgery
23 Orthopaedic surgery
24 Plastic and burns surgery
25 Gastrointestinal surgery
26 Bariatric surgery
27 Liver procedures
28 Endocrine surgery
29 Urological surgery
30 Gynaecological surgery
31 Ear, nose and throat surgery
32 Maxillofacial and dental surgery
33 Ophthalmic surgery
34 Anaesthesia for radiology and cardiology
35 Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia
36 Paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia
37 The major trauma patient
38 The emergency patient
39 Anaesthetic emergencies
40 Regional anaesthesia
41 Acute pain
42 Drug formulary
Index
