Welcome to the sixth edition of Clinical Anesthesia. The publication of this edition occurs at a time of great clinical, educational, and research advances. At no time in our specialty's history is the observation more true that the major achievements in surgery could not occur without the accompanying vision of skillful anesthesiologists. Everyday in operating rooms around the world anesthesiologists are challenged to meet exemplary levels of clinical care while ensuring the highest level of patient safety. To meet these needs new educational paradigms are being employed which require education in a variety of formats and settings.
The prime goal of Clinical Anesthesia from its inception has been:
“To develop a textbook that supports efficient and rapid acquisition of knowledge.”
The editors have employed a variety of educational methods to achieve this objective making Clinical Anesthesia, in reality, a series of interconnected publications using the printed word, electronic medium, and the Internet. Our efforts have been recognized with numerous international awards. With the publication of each edition, we try to develop innovative and contemporary ways to disseminate knowledge to our reader. With this edition, we are the first anesthesia text to use podcasting as one of the newest methods to rapidly transmit clinically relevant information, while also assisting practioners who are preparing for Board examinations and recertification.
Starting with the cover, you will see major changes in the textbook. Drs. M. Christine Stock and Michael K. Cahalan have joined the Editors. Both Chris and Mike bring their unique talents to enhance our ability to deliver a forward-looking clinical text that enhances acquisition of clinically important information and aligns chapter content with contemporary educational goals. Dr. Robert Stoelting will assume Editor Emeritus status. Bob is instrumental in the success of the Clinical Anesthesia series. His writing and editing capabilities are legendary. The editors have benefited enormously from his insights into modern anesthesia, as well as his hands-on approach to the logistically complex task of editorial supervision.
Once the book is opened, the reader will be able to appreciate a unified graphic format. All illustrations and graphics are presented to augment the educational experience and rapidly transmit important information. In addition, to a re-ordered table of contents, two new chapters have been added: Inflammation, Wound Healing and Infection, and Echocardiography. Approximately a third of the contributors are new to this edition, incorporating a fresh point of view to important chapter content. We have encouraged contributors to develop clinically relevant themes and prioritize various clinical options considered by many to be the definitive strength of previous editions.
Key Features
- Comprehensive single-volume resource.
- Easier to read than Miller.
- Each chapter opens with a numbered list of key points and the numbers are used in the margins to help readers locate full information on those points.
- Key References highlighted in a second color.
- More clinically oriented than Miller.
New to this edition
- NEW: Completely updated.
- NEW: Full-color art program.
- NEW: Full-color design.
- NEW: Two new editors, Michael Cahalan, MD and M. Christine Stock, MD.
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO ANESTHESIOLOGY
- History of Anesthesia
- Scope of Practice
- Occupational Health
- Anesthetic Risk, Quality Improvement and Liability
SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF ANESTHESIA
- Mechanisms of Anesthesia and Consciousness
- Pharmacogenomics and Proteomics
- Pharmacologic Principles
- Electrical Fire and Safety
- Experimental Design and Statistics
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
- Respiratory Function
- Immune Function and Allergic Response
- Inflammation, Wound Healing and Infection
- Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid Base Physiology
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Hemostasis and Transfusion Medicine
ANESTHETIC AGENTS, ADJUVANTS, AND DRUG INTERACTION
- Inhaled Anesthetics
- Intravenous Anesthetics
- Opioids
- Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
- Local Anesthetics
- Drug Interactions
PRE-ANESTHETIC EVALUATION AND PREPARATION
- Preoperative Patient Assessment and Management
- Malignant Hyperthermia and Other Inherited Disorders
- Rare and Co-existing Diseases
- The Anesthesia Workstation and Delivery Systems
ANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT
- Standard Monitoring Techniques
- Echocardiography
- Airway Management
- Patient Positioning and Related Injuries
- Monitored Anesthesia Care
- Ambulatory Anesthesia
- Office Based Anesthesia
- Anesthesia Provided at Alternate Sites
- Geriatric Anesthesia
- Anesthesia for Trauma and Burn Patients
- Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia
- Peripheral Nerve Blockade
ANESTHESIA FOR SURGICAL SUBSPECIALTIES
- Anesthesia for Neurosurgery
- Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery
- Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery
- Obstetrical Anesthesia
- Neonatal Anesthesia
- Pediatric Anesthesia
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Anesthesia and Obesity
- Hepatic Anatomy, Function and Physiology
- Endocrine Function
- Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Ophthalmologic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Urologic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery
- Transplant Anesthesia
PERIOPERATIVE AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES
- Post Anesthesia Recovery
- Critical Care Medicine
- Acute Pain Management
- Chronic Pain Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Disaster Preparedness
APPENDIX
- Electrocardiography
About the Editors
- Paul G. Barash MD, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine; Attending Anesthesiologist, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut.
- Bruce F. Cullen MD, Emeritus Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
- Robert K. Stoelting MD, Emeritus Professor and Past Chair, Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Michael K. Cahalan MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, The University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- M. Christine Stock MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 1760 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 6th edition (April 14, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781787637
- ISBN-13: 978-0781787635
- Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.9 x 2.3 inches
List Price: $205.00