This new edition provides the essential practical knowledge required by anaesthetists on co-existing medical conditions, operative procedures, and specialist considerations for safe and effective practice. Avoiding prolonged discussion and multiple references, this is the ideal book to check for either specific advice or general education, providing quick and reliable information.*Presents a comprehensive but concise approach to the subject*Offers a practical reference for trainees and those starting out in practice*Summarizes the essential points for clinical application
The Handbook of Clinical Anaesthesia provides the vital practical knowledge anaesthetists require across co-existing medical conditions, operative procedures, and techniques. This 5th edition retains the concise yet comprehensive approach to deliver everything needed for the FRCA syllabus in easily digestible, practical entries.
Preface Contributors List of Abbreviations PART ONE: Patient conditions
1. Respiratory system
2. Cardiovascular system
3. Central nervous system
4.
Gastrointestinal tract
5. Genitourinary tract
6. GU tract
7. The Blood
8.
Bones and joints
9. Connective tissue PART TWO: Surgical Procedures
10.
Abdominal surgery
11. Gynaecological surgery
12. Obstetrics
13. Urology
14.
Neuro Anaesthesia
15. Thoracic surgery
16. Cardiac surgery
17. Vascular
Surgery
18. Ophthalmic surgery
19. ENT surgery
20. Head and Neck Surgery
21.
Plastic surgery
22. Orthopaedics
23. Transplantation
24. Paediatrics PART
THREE: Anaesthetic Factors
25. Preoperative assessment
26. Airway
27.
Equipment and Monitoring
28. Techniques
29. Regional Anaesthesia
30.
Management problems
31. Anaesthesia, the environment and sustainability
Gareth B. Kitchen MBChB, PhD, FRCA is NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Anaesthetist at The University of Manchester, UK.
Brian J. Pollard BPharm MBChB, MD, FRCA is Emeritus Professor of Medical Education, formerly Professor of Anaesthesia, Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
