Abstract:
Long regarded as the undisputed leading text of its kind, Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of both basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology. Under the experienced editorial leadership of Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., the 8th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest advances in practice and important aspects of contemporary anesthesia care, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups. It remains the first learning resource of choice for anesthesia providers, including anesthesia residents and fellows, medical students, and student registered nurse anesthetists, and is also a valuable review tool for practitioners undergoing maintenance of certification or recertification -- Provided by Publisher
Description:
xix , 919 pages : Illustration , 23cm. || Includes Index || CONTENTS: Section I - Introduction -- Chapter 1 Scope of anesthesia practice -- Chapter 2 Learning anesthesia -- Chapter 3 Clinician well-being -- Section ii Pharmacology and physiology -- Chapter 4 Basic pharmacologic principles -- Chapter 5 Clinical cardiac and pulmonary physiology -- Chapter 6 Autonomic nervous system -- Chapter 7 Inhaled anesthetics -- Chapter 8 Intravenous anesthetics -- Chapter 9 Opioids -- Chapter 10 Local anesthetics -- Chapter 11 Neuromuscular blocking and reversal agents -- Chapter 12 Anesthetic neurotoxicity -- Section iii Preoperative preparation and intraoperative management -- Chapter 13 Preoperative evaluation -- Chapter 14 Choice of anesthetic technique -- Chapter 15 Anesthesia delivery systems -- Chapter 16 Airway management -- Chapter 17 Spinal, epidural, and caudal anesthesia -- Chapter 18 Peripheral nerve blocks -- Chapter 19 Patient positioning and associated risks -- Chapter 20 Anesthetic monitoring -- Chapter 21 Point-of-care ultrasound -- Chapter 22 Acid–base balance and blood gas analysis -- Chapter 23 Hemostasis -- Chapter 24 Fluid management -- Chapter 25 Blood therapy -- Section iv Special anesthetic considerations -- Chapter 26 Cardiovascular disease -- Chapter 27 Chronic pulmonary disease -- Chapter 28 Renal, liver, and biliary tract disease -- Chapter 29 Nutritional, gastrointestinal, and endocrine disease -- Chapter 30 Central nervous system disease -- Chapter 31 Ophthalmology and otolaryngology -- Chapter 32 Orthopedic surgery -- Chapter 33 Obstetrics -- Chapter 34 Pediatrics -- Chapter 35 Geriatrics -- Chapter 36 Organ transplantation -- Chapter 37 Outpatient anesthesia -- Chapter 38 Anesthesia for procedures in nonoperating room locations -- Section v The recovery period -- Chapter 39 Postanesthesia recovery -- Chapter 40 Perioperative pain management -- Section vi Consultant anesthetic practice -- Chapter 41 Critical care medicine -- Chapter 42 Perioperative medicine -- Chapter 43 Anesthesia for trauma -- Chapter 44 Chronic pain management -- Chapter 45 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- Chapter 46 Quality and patient safety in anesthesia care -- Chapter 47 Palliative care -- Chapter 48 Sleep medicine and anesthesia -- Chapter 49 Anesthesia and environmental health -- Index.