Clinical Anesthesiology (Lange Series)

Author: Lange Appleton
Published: December 2001
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 0838515533
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 1042

Click to compare book prices for Clinical Anesthesiology (Lange Series)

This new edition is thoroughly updated and revised, and features "Profiles in Anesthetic Practice." Written by leading clinicians and academicians, the Profiles will address subjects directly related to the clinical practice of anesthesiology and offer editorialized counterpoints to traditional views on issues in anesthetic practice. Features:
* Concise writing style facilitates learning and review of content
* "Profiles in Anesthetic Practice" encourage critical thinking of the issues presented in the book
* Case studies in each chapter promote application of the concepts to practice
* Numerous figures and tables throughout book condense complex material for easier retention A concise and clinically oriented presentation of the basic principles of anesthesiology, Clinical Anesthesiology features:
* Comprehensive coverage of the basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology
* Up-to-date discussion of all relevant areas within anesthesiology, including equipment, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, pathophysiology and anesthetic management, and special problems
* All chapters rigorously updated to reflect the latest advances in practice
* New “Profiles in Anesthetic Practice” features – written by leading clinicians and academicians – offer editorialized counterpoints to traditional views on clinical issues in anesthetic practice
* Case discussions promote application of the concepts to practice and provide a methodology with which to approach oral examinations
* Numerous figures and tables throughout the book condense complex material for easier retention
* The most current, concise, and practical reference on clinical anesthesiology
* The perfect overview of basic concepts and clinical practice for medical students, residents, physicians, and nurse anesthetists
* Indispensable for course review and board examinations
* Includes valuable pedagogical features such as Key Concepts, Profiles in Anesthetic Practice, Case Discussions, and Key Terms This is the second edition of a highly readable, complete textbook of basic clinical anesthesia. The authors set out to provide a concise consistent presentation of the basic principles essential to the modern practice of anesthesia and exceeded these goals. The book is not comprehensive, exhaustive, or subspecialty oriented (e.g., pediatric cardiac anesthesia and embolization before AVM surgery are not covered in depth), nor is it meant to be. However, it nicely fills the gap between introductory texts and much larger multivolume comprehensive texts (Rogers and Miller). The book appears intended for anesthesiology residents, although attending physicians may find it a worthwhile review. Residents studying for written and oral board examinations may find it particularly useful. The authors have succeeded in combining thorough text with appropriate and highly informative figures, to help organize and categorize facts. There is minimal redundancy between chapters. Key words and critical concepts are highlighted in the text (new additions to the previous edition released in 1992), which simplifies reviewing for board examinations. Case discussions at the end of each chapter serve to reinforce concepts and stimulate clinical discussions. There is a full index in addition to critical topics index (located on the inside front cover). However, the majority of references, although recent, are to major textbooks and not the original articles. This is a soft covered, reasonably sized, and economically priced textbook. It is highly recommended for all anesthesiology residents.

Table of Contents
Preface
1 The Practice of Anesthesiology 1
Case Discussion: Medical Malpractice 10
I Anesthesic Equipment & Monitors
2 The Operating Room: Medical Gas Systems, Environmental Factors, & Electrical Safety 15
Case Discussion: Checking Out the Medical Gas System in a New Operating Room 25
3 Breathing Systems 27
Case Discussion: Unexplained Light Anesthesia 37
4 The Anesthesia Machine 40
Case Discussion: Detection of a Leak 56
5 Airway Management 59
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: Laryngospasm: A Continuing Problem 78
Case Discussion: Evaluation & Management of a Difficult Airway 80
6 Patient Monitors 86
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: If There Were Only One Monitor 94
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: Application of the Basic Physical Examination to Intraoperative Monitoring 118
Case Discussion: Monitoring During Magnetic Resonance Imaging 123
II Clinical Pharmacology
7 Inhalational Anesthetics 127
Case Discussion: Closed-circuit Anesthesia 146
8 Nonvolatile Anesthetic Agents 151
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: Rational Administration of Intravenous Anesthesia 162
Case Discussion: Premedication of the Surgical Patient 175
9 Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 178
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: A Current Practice of Relaxation 192
Case Discussion: Delayed Recovery from General Anesthesia 197
10 Cholinesterase Inhibitors 199
Case Discussion: Respiratory Failure in the Recovery Room 205
11 Anticholinergic Drugs 207
Case Discussion: Central Anticholinergic Syndrome 210
12 Adrenergic Agonists & Antagonists 212
Case Discussion: Pheochromocytoma 222
13 Hypotensive Agents 224
Case Discussion: Controlled Hypotension 231
14 Local Anesthetics 233
Case Discussion: Local Anesthetic Overdose 240
15 Adjuncts to Anesthesia 242
Case Discussion: Management of Patients at Risk for Aspiration Pneumonia 250
III Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
16 Spinal, Epidural, & Caudal Blocks 253
Case Discussion: Neuraxial Anesthetia for Lithotripsy 280
17 Peripheral Nerve Blocks 283
Case Discussion: Dyspnea Following Interscalene Block 308
18 Pain Management 309
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: Should Patients Suffer Because Physicians Are Afraid? 344
Case Discussion: Analgesia Following Thoracoabdominal Surgery 356
IV Physiology, Pathophysiology, & Anesthetic Management
19 Cardiovascular Physiology & Anesthesia 359
Case Discussion: A Patient with a Short P-R Interval 381
20 Anesthesia for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease 386
Case Discussion: Hip Fracture in an Elderly Woman Who Fell 427
21 Anesthesia for Cardiovascular Surgery 433
Case Discussion: A Patient for Cardioversion 472
22 Respiratory Physiology & Anesthesia 475
Case Discussion: Unilaterally Diminished Breath Sounds during General Anesthesia 509
23 Anesthesia for Patients with Respiratory Disease 511
Case Discussion: Laparscopic Surgery 522
24 Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery 525
Case Discussion: Mediastinal Adenopathy 550
25 Neurophysiology & Anesthesia 552
Case Discussion: Postoperative Hemiplegia 564
26 Anesthesia for Neurosurgery 567
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: Anesthesia for Neuronavigation 570
Case Discussion: Resection of a Pituitary Tumor 581
27 Anesthesia for Patients with Neurologic & Psychiatric Diseases 583
Case Discussion: Anesthesia for Electroconvulsive Therapy 594
28 Management of Patients with Fluid & Electrolyte Disturbances 597
Case Discussion: Electrolyte Abnormalities Following Urinary Diversion 624
29 Fluid Management & Transfusion 626
Case Discussion: A Patient with Sickle Cell Disease 640
30 Acid-Base Balance 644
Case Discussion: A Complex Acid-Base Disturbance 660
31 Renal Physiology & Anesthesia 662
Case Discussion: Intraoperative Oliguria 677
32 Anesthesia for Patients with Renal Disease 679
Case Discussion: A Patient with Uncontrolled Hypertension 689
33 Anesthesia for Genitourinary Surgery 692
Case Discussion: Hypotension in the Recovery Room 705
34 Hepatic Physiology & Anesthesia 708
Case Discussion: Coagulopathy in a Patient with Liver Disease 717
35 Anesthesia for Patients with Liver Disease 723
Case Discussion: Liver Transplantation 732
36 Anesthesia for Patients with Endocrine Disease 736
Case Discussion: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 750
37 Anesthesia for Patients with Neuromuscular Disease 752
Case Discussion: Anesthesia for Muscle Biopsy 759
38 Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery 761
Case Discussion: An Approach to a Patient with an Open Eye & a Full Stomach 768
39 Anesthesia for Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery 771
Case Discussion: Bleeding Following Sinus Surgery 779
40 Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery 782
Case Discussion: Managing Blood Loss in Jehovah's Witnesses 790
41 Anesthesia for the Trauma Patient 793
Case Discussion: Anesthetic Management of the Burn Patient 801
42 Maternal & Fetal Physiology & Anesthesia 804
Case Discussion: Postpartum Tubal Ligation 816
43 Obstetric Anesthesia 819
Case Discussion: Appendicitis in a Pregnant Woman 846
44 Pediatric Anesthesia 849
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: Heart Rate Response to Surgical Incision in Children 858
Case Discussion: Masseter Spasm & Malignant Hyperthermia 869
45 Geriatric Anesthesia 875
Case Discussion: The Elderly Patient with a Fractured Hip 880
46 Outpatient Anesthesia 882
Case Discussion: Monitored Anethesia Care for Eye Surgery 886
V Special Problems
47 Anesthetic Complications 889
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: The Seated Position - Gone Forever? 894
Case Discussion: Unexplained Intraoperative Tachycardia & Hypertension 909
48 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 912
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: Management of the Difficult Airway by Anesthesiologists 914
Case Discussion: Intraoperative Hypotension & Cardiac Arrest 925
49 Postanesthesia Care 936
Profiles in Anesthetic Practice: Routine Postoperative Suctioning: A Bad Idea 942
Case Discussion: Fever & Tachycardia in a Young Adult Male 947
50 Critical Care 951
Case Discussion: An Obtunded Young Woman 990
Index 993

Click to compare book prices for Clinical Anesthesiology (Lange Series) Clinical Anesthesiology (Lange Series)

Compare Shop Books - Help - About - Book Links - Book Coupons