
Assisting the Anaesthetist
MORTON(Editor)
Oxford University Press
Published on 10. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-19-262443-7 (ISBN)
Description
This manual describes in simple language the clinical and technical skills of an anaesthetic assistant. The key learning points are highlighted, and a comprehensive up-to-date reading list is included to guide the trainee to areas of further reading.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line figures
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
412 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-262443-7 (9780192624437)
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Content
Section 1 - Preparation for Anaesthesia and Surgery ; a) Preparation of the patient and preoperative checks ; b) Preparation of the workplace and equipment ; Section 2 - Induction of Anaesthesia ; a) Induction of general anaesthesia ; b) Induction of regional anaesthesia ; Section 3 - Maintenance of Anaesthesia and Monitoring ; a) Maintenance and monitoring of the airway and the adequacy of ventilation ; b) Maintenance and monitoring of the circulation ; c) Maintenance and monitoring of the adequacy of anaesthesia ; d) Maintenance and monitoring of the adequacy of muscle relaxation ; e) Safety in the anaesthetic room and theatre ; Section 4 - Emergencies ; a) Airway ; b) Breathing ; c) Circulation ; d) Drugs ; e) Equipment ; f) Fluids ; Section 5 - Recovery and postoperative care ; a) Equipping and staffing the recovery room ; b) Monitoring the recovering patient ; c) Diagnosis and management of early postoperative problems ; d) Prevention and control of pain ; e) Preparation for return to the ward ; Section 6 - Anaesthesia for specialty surgery ; a) Thoracic, cardiac, and vascular surgery ; b) Head and neck surgery ; c) Plastic surgery ; d) Maxillofacial surgery ; e) Dental surgery ; f) Ear, nose, and throat surgery ; g) Eye surgery ; h) Neurosurgery ; i) Assistance in maternity hospitals ; j) Paediatric surgery