In this fourth edition of Anesthesia Secrets, the goal continues to be concise presentation of a wide range of topics important to anyone interested in anesthesiology. My goal has always been to not merely offer a few words suitable for the sake of familiarity, but to provide suitable depth to allow readers to integrate the concerns of this field into their wider knowledge of medicine in general.
I am humbled by the reception Anesthesia Secrets has received since the first edition was published in 1996. I take it as an affirmation that my contributors and I have a good idea of the important concepts in the field, as much as they can be described in a text of this size. I thank my contributors for this edition and all previous editions. Over the years my contributors have gone on to successful careers across the country, yet their imprint remains throughout. Although they may no longer be listed as authors, they nonetheless have my thanks.
And to you, the reader, thank you for making Anesthesia Secrets a part of your educational program.
- James Duke, MD, MBA -
Key Features
- A section on the Top 100 Secrets in anesthesiology provides you with a high-yield overview of essential material for study or self assessment.
- A question-and-answer format, Key Points boxes, bulleted lists, mnemonics, and a two-color page layout make information remarkably easy to reference and review.
- Practical tips from the authors provide valuable insights into best practices.
- The book's portable size lets you carry it comfortably in your lab coat pocket.
- Thorough updates throughout equip you with the most up-to-date information on all areas of anesthesia, including the most current standards of care.
Contents
I. Basics of Patient Management
- 1. Autonomic Nervous System
- 2. Respiratory and Pulmonary Physiology
- 3 .Blood Gas and Acid-Base Analysis
- 4. Fluids, Volume Regulation, and Volume Disturbances
- 5. Electrolytes
- 6. Transfusion Therapy
- 7. Coagulation
- 8. Airway Management
- 9. Pulmonary Function Testing
II. Pharmacology
- 10. Volatile Anesthetics
- 11. Opioids
- 12. Intravenous Anesthetics and Benzodiazepines
- 13. Muscle Relaxants and Monitoring of Relaxant Activity
- 14. Local Anesthetics
- 15 .Inotropes and Vasodilator Drugs
- 16. Preoperative Medication
III. Preparing for Anesthesia
- 17. Preoperative Evaluation
- 18. The Anesthesia Machine and Vaporizers
- 19. Anesthesia Circuits and Ventilators
- 20. Patient Positioning
- 21. Mechanical Ventilation in Critical Illness
IV. Patient Monitoring and Procedures
- 22. Electrocardiography
- 23. Pulse Oximetry
- 24. Capnography
- 25. Central Venous Catheterization and Pressure Monitoring
- 26. Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
- 27. Arterial Catheterization and Pressure Monitoring
V. Perioperative Problems
- 28. Blood Pressure Disturbances
- 29. Awareness During Anesthesia
- 30. Cardiac Dysrhythmias
- 31. Temperature Disturbances
- 32. Postanesthetic Care
VI. Anesthesia and Systemic Disease
- 33. Ischemic Heart Disease and Myocardial Infarction
- 34. Heart Failure
- 35.Valvular Heart Disease
- 36. Aorto-Occlusive Disease
- 37. Intracranial and Cerebrovascular Disease
- 38. Reactive Airway Disease
- 39. Aspiration
- 40. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- 41. Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- 42. Pulmonary Hypertension
- 43. Perioperative Hepatic Dysfunction
- 44. Renal Function and Anesthesia
- 45. Increased Intracranial Pressure and Traumatic Brain Injury
- 46. Malignant Hyperthermia and Other Motor Diseases
- 47. Degenerative Neurologic Diseases and Neuropathies
- 48. Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- 49. Diabetes Mellitus
- 50. Non-diabetic Endocrine Disease
- 51. Obesity and Sleep Apnea
- 52. Allergic Reactions
- 53. Herbal Supplements
VII. Special Anesthetic Considerations
- 54. Trauma
- 55. The Burned Patient
- 56. Neonatal Anesthesia
- 57. Pediatric Anesthesia
- 58. Congenital Heart Disease
- 59. Fundamentals of Obstetric Anesthesia
- 60. Obstetric Analgesia and Anesthesia
- 61. High-Risk Obstetrics and Coexisting Disease
- 62. Geriatric Anesthesia
- 63. Sedation and Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room
- 64. Packmakers and Internal Cardioverter Defibrillators
VIII. Regional Anesthesia
- 65. Spinal Anesthesia
- 66. Epidural Analgesia and Anesthesia
- 67. Peripheral Nerve Blocks
IX. Anesthetic Considerations in Selected Surgical Procedures
- 68. Heart Transplantation
- 69. Liver Transplantation
- 70. Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- 71. Lung Isolation Techniques
- 72. Somatosensory-Evoked Potentials and Spinal Surgery
- 73. Anesthesia for Craniotomy
- 74. Anesthesia for Minimally Invasive Surgery
- 75. Laser Surgery and Operating Room Fires
- 76. Electroconvulsive Therapy
X. Pain Management
- 77. Acute Pain Management
- 78. Chronic Pain Management
Index
About the Authors
James Duke, MD, MBA, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Associate Director of Anesthesiology, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO.
Audience
Residents and Practitioners in Anesthesiology, Pain Management, Surgery; Medical Students in their 3rd and 4th year clinical rotations; Nurse Anesthetists.
Product Details
- Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (March 16, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323065244
- ISBN-13: 978-0323065245
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
List Price: $54.95