Principles And Practice Of Anesthesiology

With a focus on the perioperative care of the surgical patient, this new second edition provides a contemporary, patient-oriented approach to the discipline of anesthesiology. Its practical, comprehensive coverage of the approach to the patient, anesthetic care, specialty areas, postoperative recovery and complications, make it ideal for all members of the anesthesia care team. The easy-to-follow text demonstrates a logical approach to patient care, giving a "real world" approach to the clinical practice of anesthesia.

Unique organization focuses on perioperative care, not simply the intraoperative administration of anesthesia. Comprehensive and logical approach to overall perioperative management -- the basis of the future practice of anesthesiology. Color highlighting and key points direct the reader quickly to the main pearls of each chapter. Chapter outlines, key references, two-color illustrations, and boxed material enhance the quick-reference aspect of this text.