Orthopaedic Anaesthesia

This comprehensive book, written and edited by international experts in the field, covers all aspects of orthopaedic anaesthesia in an up-to-date, concise and comprehensive way. The first section is devoted to a detailed overview of the major problems in orthopaedic anaesthesia, including general and regional anaesthetic techniques for orthopaedic procedures, perioperative evaluation, management of acute pain, management of outpatient procedures, blood transfusions, problems relating to concomitant conditions such as age, rheumatoid arthritis, neuromuscular diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases and rehabilitation issues. Section Two focuses on a practical, multidisciplinary approach to anaesthesia for a number of specific surgical procedures including arthroscopic and arthroplastic surgery, spinal surgery, trauma surgery, oncologic procedures, minor orthopaedic procedures and orthopaedic procedures in children. Fully illustrated throughout, the book is essential reading for anaesthetists at all levels of experience.