Work started on the first edition of this book more than 20 years ago. Over the ensuing years and with each edition, changes in medicine and anesthesiology have occurred at an astounding rate. Several drugs were discovered and marketed and have since been withdrawn or replaced with better drugs. Some procedures and techniques, once very popular, have been relegated to historic significance only.
Although these advances and improvements in anesthesiology have been reflected in each subsequent edition, the fourth edition has unquestionably seen the greatest number of changes in both content and testing format.
Questions have been carefully reviewed. Those of dubious merit have been replaced. The format of the entire book has been changed to include type A (single answer) questions exclusively. All K-type (multiple true/false) questions have been eliminated because these are no longer used in the certification process.
This book, like its predecessors, is intended as a guide to aid learners in identifying areas of weakness. It was written to solidify the readers’ knowledge and point out topics and concepts requiring further study. The questions range from very basic to complex and are useful for individuals just entering the field as well as for experienced practitioners preparing for recertification.
Although these advances and improvements in anesthesiology have been reflected in each subsequent edition, the fourth edition has unquestionably seen the greatest number of changes in both content and testing format.
Questions have been carefully reviewed. Those of dubious merit have been replaced. The format of the entire book has been changed to include type A (single answer) questions exclusively. All K-type (multiple true/false) questions have been eliminated because these are no longer used in the certification process.
This book, like its predecessors, is intended as a guide to aid learners in identifying areas of weakness. It was written to solidify the readers’ knowledge and point out topics and concepts requiring further study. The questions range from very basic to complex and are useful for individuals just entering the field as well as for experienced practitioners preparing for recertification.
Brian A. Hall, Robert C. Chantigian
Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review is an invaluable study tool for certification and recertification as well as a superb way to ensure mastery of all the key knowledge in anesthesiology. Brian A. Hall and Robert C. Chantigian present nearly 1000 completely updated review questions-vetted by Mayo residents-that cover the latest discoveries and techniques in physics, biochemistry, and anesthesia equipment; the newest drugs and drug categories; and the most recent information on all anesthesia subspecialties. They cover everything from the basic sciences to general anesthesia and subspecialty considerations, with an emphasis on the most important and clinically relevant principles. Access discussions of each question as well as page references to major anesthesia texts. With online access to the text at expertconsult.com, you'll have the ultimate review guide for the ABA written exam.
Key Features
- Tests your knowledge of anesthesia through the most comprehensive coverage of basic science and clinical practice for an effective review.
- Features questions vetted by Mayo residents to ensure a consistent level of difficulty from trustworthy sources.
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.
- Review Questions: Be fully prepared for certification and recertification with these questions only available online.
New to this edition
- Features the full text online at expertconsult.com for convenient reference.
- Presents 997 thoroughly revised questions for the most current and comprehensive review of board material, covering the latest discoveries and techniques in physics, biochemistry, and anesthesia equipment; the newest drugs and drug categories; and the most recent information on all anesthesia subspecialties.
- Complies with the new ABA format so you have an accurate representation of the new question style and can prepare effectively.
- Includes discussions after each question, along with references to major anesthesia texts so it's easy to find more information on any subject.
Part 1 - Basic Sciences
- Chapter 1 - Anesthesia Equipment and Physics
- Chapter 2 - Respiratory Physiology and Critical Care Medicine
- Chapter 3 - Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Drugs
- Chapter 4 - Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics of Volatile Anesthetics
Part 2 - Clinical Sciences
- Chapter 5 - Blood Products, Transfusion, and Fluid Therapy
- Chapter 6 - General Anesthesia
- Chapter 7 - Pediatric Physiology and Anesthesia
- Chapter 8 - Obstetric Physiology and Anesthesia
- Chapter 9 - Neurologic Physiology and Anesthesia
- Chapter 10 - Anatomy, Regional Anesthesia, and Pain Management
- Chapter 11 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Anesthesia
Bibliography
Product Details
- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (January 27, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 032306857X
- ISBN-13: 978-0323068574