How to Survive in Anaesthesia
A Guide for Trainees
4th Edition
Published on 21. February 2012
224 pages
978-1-119-95044-8 (ISBN)
Description
Anaesthesia can be daunting for the novice - not least because theyoften begin working singlehandedly within a few weeks. How toSurvive in Anaesthesia is a pocket sized book written by 3authors who have nearly 90 years experience of anaesthesia betweenthem. It covers basic aspects of airway and fluid management andequipment, followed by common emergencies. Finally it tackles allthe common surgical specialties step by step. It is alwayspractical, ever contemporary, frequently amusing. It provides safeand practical advice to not only help novices survive those firstfew months - but to enjoy them too.
How to Survive in Anaesthesia was written to answer thequestions that newly qualified anaesthetists need answers to butmay be too embarrassed to ask. Through three editions itspopularity has gathered momentum across the globe. Now the fourthedition has been revised and updated, responding to changes inpractice and new requirements. New features for this editioninclude:
* A new introduction on the theatre environment
* A new chapter on local anaesthetic toxicity
* The latest guidelines on intravenous fluids
* Updated information on airway procedures and equipment
Written in an easy, humorous style by leading anaesthetists whohave over 90 years' experience between them, this book is thejunior anaesthetist's gateway to sound authoritative adviceon how to perform anaesthetics in real life. It will inspireconfidence in any new doctor starting in the specialty.
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Persons
Neville Robinson MBCh, FRCA, Department of Anaesthesia,Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals, Harrow, London, UK
George Hall MBBS, PhD DSc, FRCA, Department ofAnaesthesia, St George's, University of London, London, UK
William Fawcett MB, BS, FRCA, FFPMRCA, Department ofAnaesthesia, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey,UK
Content
List of boxes, ix
List of figures, xiii
List of tables, xiv
Preface to the fourth edition, xv
Preface to the third edition, xvi
Preface to the second edition, xvii
Preface to the first edition, xviii
Let's start at the very beginning . . . , xix
Part I: Nuts and bolts, 1
Chapter 1: Evaluation of the airway, 3
Chapter 2: Control of the airway, 9
Chapter 3: Tracheal intubation, 15
Chapter 4: Failed intubation drill, 21
Chapter 5: Vascular access, 25
Chapter 6: Intravenous fluids, 29
Chapter 7: The anaesthetic machine, 33
Chapter 8: Anaesthetic breathing systems, 41
Chapter 9: Ventilators and other equipment, 47
Chapter 10: Monitoring in anaesthesia, 51
Part II: Crises and complications, 57
Chapter 11: Cardiac arrest, 59
Chapter 12: Haemorrhage and blood transfusion, 69
Chapter 13: Anaphylactic reactions, 77
Chapter 14: Malignant hyperthermia, 81
Chapter 15: Local anaesthetic toxicity, 87
Chapter 16: Stridor - upper airway obstruction, 93
Chapter 17: Pneumothorax, 99
Chapter 18: Common intraoperative problems, 103
Chapter 19: Postoperative problems, 111
Chapter 20: Anaesthetic mishaps, 121
Part III: Passing the gas, 125
Chapter 21: Preoperative evaluation, 127
Chapter 22: Recognition and management of the sick patient,133
Chapter 23: Principles of emergency anaesthesia, 137
Chapter 24: Epidural and spinal anaesthesia, 145
Chapter 25: Anaesthesia for gynaecological surgery, 153
Chapter 26: Anaesthesia for urological surgery, 161
Chapter 27: Anaesthesia for abdominal surgery, 169
Chapter 28: Anaesthesia for dental and ENT surgery, 175
Chapter 29: Anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery, 183
Chapter 30: Anaesthesia for day case surgery, 191
Chapter 31: Management of the patient in the recovery area,195
Chapter 32: Postoperative analgesia, 201
Chapter 33: Management of head injuries, 207
Chapter 34: Anaesthesia in the corridor, 211
Chapter 35: Anaesthetic aphorisms, 217
And finally. . ., 221
Index, 223
