In 1983, the first edition of Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease was published with the stated goal “to provide a concise description of the pathophysiology of disease states and their medical management that is relevant to the care of the patient in the perioperative period.” The result was a very useful basic reference text and review guide that continued through three more editions and became one of those exceptional works that is a “must have” in every anesthesiologist's personal library.
This fifth edition of Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease marks a turning point and yet a continuation in the history of this book. Drs. Robert K. Stoelting and Stephen F. Dierdorf have passed the editorial “baton” to us. Together with a group of gifted medical authors, we have produced this latest edition. As with the previous editions, our goal has been to provide readers with a current and concise description of the pathophysiology of co-existing diseases, current treatment of these entities, and the impact that such diseases might have on the management of anesthesia. Common diseases receive more attention, but uncommon diseases, especially those with unique features that could be of significance in the perioperative period, are also included. References are made to the most up-to-date diagnostics, guidelines, and recommendations for medical management. There is liberal use of figures and tables to clarify the text. A consistency in writing style was sought to make this multiauthored book read as though written by only a few individuals. We are honored to have had the opportunity to carry on the tradition of this legendary work and we hope that Drs. Stoelting and Dierdorf are pleased with our efforts.
The editors wish to recognize the invaluable secretarial assistance of Gail Norup in the preparation of this manuscript.
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Key Features
- Offers comprehensive guidance from respected authorities to help you effectively manage the complete spectrum of comorbidities before, during, and after surgery.
- Provides case examples that explain how to overcome a wide range of challenges.
- Presents detailed discussions of common diseases, while coverage of more rare diseases highlights their unique features that could be of importance in the perioperative period.
- Examines specific anesthesia considerations for special patient populations---including pediatric and geriatric patients---to help you avoid complications.
- Features abundant tables that provide fast access to the most pertinent aspects of every condition.
- Offers access to a companion web site offering the complete contents of the book-fully searchable-for rapid consultation from anyplace with an Internet connection.
- Includes completely redrawn illustrations, enhancing the clarity and visual effect of the material.
- Presents the latest anesthesia guidelines for patients with ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, asthma, immune system dysfunction, and more.
- Features a new, more user-friendly design and organization to expedite quick access to the answers you need.
Website Features
- Consult the book from any computer at home, in your office, or at any practice location.
- Instantly locate the answers to your clinical questions via a simple search query.
- Quickly find out more about any bibliographical citation by linking to its MEDLINE abstract.
Contents
- CHAPTER 1 - Ischemic Heart Disease
- CHAPTER 2 - Valvular Heart Disease
- CHAPTER 3 - Congenital Heart Disease
- CHAPTER 4 - Abnormalities of Cardiac Conduction and Cardiac Rhythm
- CHAPTER 5 - Systemic and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- CHAPTER 6 - Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies
- CHAPTER 7 - Pericardial Diseases and Cardiac Trauma
- CHAPTER 8 - Vascular Disease
- CHAPTER 9 - Respiratory Diseases
- CHAPTER 10A - Diseases Affecting the Brain
- CHAPTER 10B - Spinal Cord Disorders
- CHAPTER 10C - Diseases of the Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous Systems
- CHAPTER 11 - Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract
- CHAPTER 12 - Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
- CHAPTER 13 - Nutritional Diseases and Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- CHAPTER 14 - Renal Disease
- CHAPTER 15 - Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders
- CHAPTER 16 - Endocrine Disease
- CHAPTER 17 - Hematologic Disorders
- CHAPTER 18 - Skin and Musculoskeletal Diseases
- CHAPTER 19 - Infectious Diseases
- CHAPTER 20 - Cancer
- CHAPTER 21 - Diseases Related to Immune System Dysfunction
- CHAPTER 22 - Psychiatric Disease/ Substance Abuse/Drug Overdose
- CHAPTER 23 - Pregnancy-Associated Diseases
- CHAPTER 24 - Pediatric Diseases
- CHAPTER 25 - Geriatric Disorders
About the Authors
- Roberta L. Hines, MD, Nicholas M. Greene Professor and Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
- Katherine E. Marschall, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 688 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 5 edition (April 25, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416039988
- ISBN-13: 978-1416039983
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
List Price: $159.00