Now in a fully updated Fifth Edition, Shnider and Levinsons Anesthesia for Obstetrics, continues to provide the comprehensive coverage that has made it the leading reference in the field. The rising number of Cesarean births and the more advanced age of first-time mothers in the United States have brought with them an increased risk for […]
The accuracy with which clinicians can locate nerves and blood vessels has increased greatly with the development of portable handheld ultrasound scanners, and no specialty has felt the benefit more than anesthesia. This practical atlas of ultrasound anatomy addresses the two main challenges for anyone learning ultrasound-guided techniques: 1. Where do I place the probe? […]
The peerless authority you trust…the portability you need! This practical handbook covers all of the most critical, clinically relevant topics from Stoeltings Anesthesia and Coexisting Disease, 5th Edition in a format suitable for a quick-reference guide you can carry in your coat pocket. The new edition presents the results of the latest clinical trials to […]
Essential Pain Pharmacology: The Prescribers Guide expertly reviews the most important medications used to relieve pain, now considered by many physicians as the fifth vital sign. The catalogue of analgesics has expanded rapidly, and this text presents the most up-to-date, comprehensive array of agents available for prescribing. Each clear and concise drug entry covers the […]
Description Your awareness of uncommon diseases and possible complications is vital to successful anesthetic patient management. Anesthesia and Uncommon Diseases, 6th Edition, brings you up to date with new information on less commonly seen diseases and conditions, including the latest evidence and management guidelines. This unique medical reference book is essential for a complete understanding […]
Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, this handbook is an essential guide to perioperative management of neurosurgical patients. In a quick-reference outline format, the book provides detailed information about the anesthetic management of neurosurgical and neuroradiologic procedures and the intensive care of neurosurgical patients and those who have sustained traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.
The increased complexity of spinal surgical procedures in recent years has required more sophisticated anesthetic management of patients undergoing these procedures. Spine surgery anesthesia is now recognized as a distinct sub-specialty, increasingly undertaken by general anesthesiologists as well as neuroanesthesiologists. Anesthesia for Spine Surgery describes the anesthetic management and surgical procedures at every vertebral level […]
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 […]
Lavishly illustrated by clear line diagrams and photographs, Wards Anaesthetic Equipment is a highly accessible single source to aid understanding of the key principles behind equipment function and design. This sixth edition of the classic reference text on anaesthetic equipment is again extensively revised to reflect the very latest advances. Wards is an invaluable resource […]
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 […]
First of a new series aimed at providing a thorough update on basic and advanced aspects of anesthesia and intensive care in neonates and children Deals with key topics in pediatric anaesthesia, such as preoperative evaluation, anaesthesia induction, monitoring of anaesthesia Includes contributions from anesthesiologists from The Hospital for Sick Children, which is affiliated with […]
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. […]