Surgeons & Anesthesia - Hardcover

This manual is a concise guide to anaesthesia in surgery. Beginning with the basics, discussing the role of anaesthesiologists and the surgical team, the following chapters provide a step by step analysis of the complete anaesthesia procedure, from pre-anaesthetic assessment and medication, to theatre sterilisation and patient care during surgery, to assessment of blood loss and the recovery room. Separate chapters are dedicated to the effect of anaesthesia on vital organ function, and guidelines for emergency abdominal surgery. Key points Concise guide to anaesthesia in surgery Provides complete step by step guidance to the procedure In depth discussion on anaesthesia and vital organs, and emergency abdominal surgery Includes more than 100 images and illustrations

S Ahanatha Pillai Emeritus Professor, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India