Basics of Anesthesia was first published in 1984 under the leadership of Robert K. Stoelting and Ronald D. Miller. Their consistent goal was to provide a concise source of information for the entire community of anesthesia learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. This sixth edition of Basics of Anesthesia continues the pursuit of that goal while evolving to meet the newest challenges of our specialty. This edition continues the development of a companion Expert Consult website, which contains the complete text and illustrations.
In this edition we also welcome Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., as one of the editors of the text, succeeding Dr. Stoelting. Dr. Stoelting's well-recognized, concise, and clear writing style was the major reason behind the success and popularity of Basics of Anesthesia. We are immensely grateful for the expert writing and editing skills he has contributed to the past editions. Dr. Pardo is the director of the anesthesia residency program at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), a member of the prestigious UCSF Academy of Medical Educators, and a campus leader in the use of simulators in medical education. His qualifications ensure that the Basics of Anesthesia will continue to provide contemporary information and approaches to the practice of anesthesiology.
Although multiple chapters have been restructured, we have maintained the style and format of the previous editions, including extensive use of color illustrations and tables, to ensure that Basics of Anesthesia continues to succinctly present pertinent and timely information relevant to anesthesiology. We have also expanded the geographic diversity of our chapter contributors by including 18 chapters in this edition that were contributed by authors from institutions other than UCSF. We are very grateful to all of the authors of the previous edition for providing a high standard that the current edition is proud to continue. In addition, all of the chapters have undergone extensive revisions to ensure content is completely current. Three new chapters also have been added: Chapter 32, “Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery”; Chapter 46, “Awareness Under Anesthesia”; and, consistent with the direction of medicine in general, a completely new chapter (Chapter 47) on “Quality of Care and Patient Safety,” by Drs. Vinod Malhotra and Patricia Fogarty-Mack.
Key Features
- Obtain a clear overview of everything you need to know about the fundamentals of anesthesia, including basic science and emerging clinical topics.
- Efficiently retain and synthesize information more easily thanks to a concise, at-a-glance format with numerous illustrations and tables throughout the book that condense complex concepts, and "Questions of the Day" to assist you in understanding key material presented in each chapter.
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.
New to this edition
- Discover the newest in anesthesiology with rigorously updated chapters and the addition of appropriate new chapters on important emerging topics such as awareness under anesthesia; quality and patient safety; orthopedics; and expanded coverage of new ultrasound techniques in regional anesthesiology.
- Learn from one of the very best. World-renowned anesthesiologist Dr. Ronald D. Miller, along with new co-editor Dr. Manuel Pardo, presents definitive coverage on new and rapidly changing areas in anesthesia practice.
- Grasp vital concepts easily thanks to concise, easy-to-read, masterfully edited chapters and a user-friendly format-now presented in full color throughout.
- Gain a detailed visual understanding on how to perform ultrasound techniques in regional anesthesiology (Peripheral Nerve Blocks) using illustrations and high-quality images.
- Access the full contents anywhere, anytime at www.expertconsult.com.
Contents
Section I - Introduction
- Chapter 1 - History of Anesthesia
- Chapter 2 - Scope of Anesthesia Practice
- Chapter 3 - Approach to Learning Anesthesia
- Chapter 4 - Medical Informatics
Section II - Pharmacology and Physiology
- Chapter 5 - Basic Pharmacologic Principles
- Chapter 6 - Clinical Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology
- Chapter 7 - Autonomic Nervous System
- Chapter 8 - Inhaled Anesthetics
- Chapter 9 - Intravenous Anesthetics
- Chapter 10 - Opioids
- Chapter 11 - Local Anesthetics
- Chapter 12 - Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs
Section III - Preoperative Preparation and Intraoperative Management
- Chapter 13 - Preoperative Evaluation and Medication
- Chapter 14 - Choice of Anesthetic Technique
- Chapter 15 - Anesthesia Delivery Systems
- Chapter 16 - Airway Management
- Chapter 17 - Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
- Chapter 18 - Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Chapter 19 - Patient Positioning and Associated Risks
- Chapter 20 - Anesthetic Monitoring
- Chapter 21 - Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis
- Chapter 22 - Hemostasis
- Chapter 23 - Fluid Management
- Chapter 24 - Blood Therapy
Section IV - Special Anesthetic Considerations
- Chapter 25 - Cardiovascular Disease
- Chapter 26 - Congenital Heart Disease
- Chapter 27 - Chronic Pulmonary Disease
- Chapter 28 - Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease
- Chapter 29 - Nutritional and Gastrointestinal Disease
- Chapter 30 - Central Nervous System Disease
- Chapter 31 - Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
- Chapter 32 - Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery
- Chapter 33 - Obstetrics
- Chapter 34 - Pediatrics
- Chapter 35 - Elderly Patients
- Chapter 36 - Organ Transplantation
- Chapter 37 - Outpatient Anesthesia
- Chapter 38 - Procedures Performed Outside the Operating Room
Section V - Recovery Period
- Chapter 39 - Postanesthesia Recovery
- Chapter 40 - Perioperative Pain Management
Section VI - Consultant Anesthetic Practice
- Chapter 41 - Critical Care Medicine
- Chapter 42 - Trauma, Bioterrorism, and Natural Disasters
- Chapter 43 - Chronic Pain Management
- Chapter 44 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Chapter 45 - Operating Room Management
- Chapter 46 - Awareness Under Anesthesia
- Chapter 47 - Quality of Care and Patient Safety
About the Authors
- Ronald D. Miller, MD, Professor of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, California, USA.
- Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. MD, Professor of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, Director of Residency Programs, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, California, USA.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 832 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 6 edition (2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1437716148
- ISBN-13: 978-1437716146
- Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4 x 1.5 inches
List Price: $84.95