The global obesity epidemic is growing in severity, affecting people of every age and costing healthcare providers millions of dollars every year. Every day, anesthesiologists are presented with obese and morbidly obese patients undergoing every type of surgical procedure; the management of these patients differs significantly from that of normal weight patients undergoing the same […]
Ultrasound has revolutionized a physicians ability to make urgent and emergent diagnoses at the bedside, and has changed the management of many acute injuries and conditions. This is a practical, concise introduction to what is rapidly becoming an essential tool for all critical care physicians: bedside emergency ultrasound. The Manual covers the full spectrum of […]
Textbook of Obstetric Anaesthesia is a comprehensive, completely up-to-date and fully illustrated account of all aspects of modern obstetric anaesthesia, as practised today. Written by a multidisciplinary team of expert contributors, it features state-of-the-art chapters covering everything from departmental audit to cutting-edge practice for neonatal resuscitation and administration of mobile epidurals. Features • Complete coverage […]
This paperback, full-colour book is ideally suited for anesthesiologists, residents, and nurse anesthetists who need a concise, practical, easily accessible reference on anesthesia equipment. Written by the authors of the definitive text Understanding Anesthesia Equipment, A Practical Approach to Anesthesia Equipment covers the most commonly used machines and devices and addresses common problems and pitfalls […]
The first port of call for anyone caring for critically ill patients Problem orientated layout Fully revised to reflect advancements in critical care Features up-to-date references and invaluable clinical advice New to this edition This new edition features a wealth of new topics, including outreach support, admission criteria, survivor follow-up and more All chapters have […]
Excellent reviews of the first edition confirm the significant contribution to chronic pain management this book has made. The new edition of the The Management of Chronic Pain provides an up-to-date account of how to deal with the major chronic pain syndromes, including back pain, body and myofascial pain, malignant diseases, neurogenic pain, and headaches. […]