Tuesday, October 15, 2013

A Practical Approach to Anesthesia for Emergency Surgery

Manju N., M.D. Gandhi (Editor), Anila D., M.D. Malde (Editor), Amala G., M.D. Kudalkar (Editor), Hemangi S., M.D. Karnik (Editor)

A Practical Approach to Anesthesia for Emergency Surgery is a comprehensive guide to the use of anaesthesia in different medical emergencies. Beginning with the general principles of anaesthesia, each chapter focuses on a different condition and the use of anaesthesia in that emergency situation. Assisted by well-illustrated images and diagrams, this book fills a gap created by the lack of texts focusing on emergency anaesthesia.

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Benumof and Hagberg's Airway Management 3rd ed

Carin A. Hagberg MD (Author)

Enhance your airway management skills and overcome clinical challenges with Benumof and Hagberg's Airway Management, 3rd Edition. Trusted by anesthesiologists, residents, and nurse anesthetists, this one-of-a-kind anesthesiology reference offers expert, full-color guidance on pre- and post-intubation techniques and protocols, from equipment selection through management of complications.
  • Practice with confidence by consulting the only reference exclusively dedicated to airway management, and trusted by anesthesiologists, residents, and nurse anesthetists for up-to-date information on every aspect of the field.
  • Focus on the most essential and practical information with a concise, how-to approach, carefully chosen illustrations, and case examples and analysis throughout.
  • Apply the latest know-how with new chapters on video laryngoscopes and airway management during CPR, plus comprehensive updates throughout from Dr. Carin Hagberg and many new contributing experts on airway management.
  • Select the most appropriate techniques for difficult cases using the latest ASA guidelines.
  • Gain a rich visual perspective on complex procedures and monitoring techniques with hundreds of new full-color illustrations throughout.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Critical Care Management of the Obese Patient

Ali El Solh (Editor)

This book provides health professionals with sound clinical advice on management of the obese patient admitted into hospital. It addresses all aspects of the patient's care, as well as serving as a resource to facilitate the management of services, use of clinical information, and negotiation of ethical issues that occur in intensive care. As the number of obese patients in intensive care continues to grow, this book will serve as a comprehensive clinical resource for everyday use by both obesity specialists and emergency medicine physicians.

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Cottrell and Young's Neuroanesthesia 5e

 James E. Cottrell MD (Author), William L. Young (Author)



Cottrell's Neuroanesthesia 5th Edition, edited by James E. Cottrell, MD, FRCA and William L. Young, MD, delivers the complete and authoritative guidance you need to ensure optimal perioperative safety for neurosurgical patients. Integrating current scientific principles with the newest clinical applications, it not only explains what to do under any set of circumstances but also why to do it and how to avoid complications. Comprehensive updates reflect all of the latest developments in neurosurgical anesthesia, and contributions from many new experts provide fresh insights into overcoming tough clinical challenges. Access to the complete contents online at expertconsult.com enables you to rapidly and conveniently consult the book from any computer.
    • New co-editor William L. Young, MD joins James E. Cottrell, MD, FRCA at the book's editorial helm, providing additional, complementary expertise and further enhancing the book's authority.
    • New chapters keep you current on interventional neuroradiology, anesthetic management of patients with arteriovenous malformations and aneurysms, awake craniotomy, epilepsy, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and pregnancy and neurologic disease.
    • Comprehensive updates reflect all of the latest developments in neurosurgical anesthesia, and contributions from many new experts provide fresh insights into overcoming tough clinical challenges.
    • Access to the complete contents online at expertconsult.com enables you to rapidly and conveniently consult the book from any computer and follow links to Medline abstracts for the bibliographical references.
    • Comprehensive and broad coverage of all important aspects of neuroanesthesia, including special patient populations, enables you to find reliable answers to any clinical question.
    • Chapters written by neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists provide well-rounded perspectives on each topic.
    • A consistent, logical organization to every chapter makes answers easy to find quickly.
    • Clear conceptual illustrations make complex concepts easier to understand at a glance.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Chestnut's Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice

David H. Chestnut MD (Author), Linda S Polley (Author), Cynthia A Wong MD (Author), Lawrence C Tsen MD (Author)

The updated fourth edition of this comprehensive, highly respected reference covers all you need to know about obstetric anesthesia-from basic science to various anesthesia techniques to complications. The editorial team of leading authorities in the field now features Drs. Linda S. Polley, Lawrence C. Tsen, and Cynthia A. Wong and presents the latest on anesthesia techniques for labor and delivery and medical disorders that occur during pregnancy. This edition features two new chapters and rewritten versions of key chapters such as Epidural and Spinal Analgesia and Anesthesia. And, Expert Consult functionality allows you to access the entire contents of the book online.
  • Emphasizes the treatment of the fetus and the mother as separate patients with distinct needs to ensure the application of modern principles of care.
  • Delivers contributions from many leaders in the fields of obstetric anesthesia and maternal-fetal medicine from all over the world.
  • Offers abundant figures, tables, and boxes that illustrate the step-by-step management of a full range of clinical scenarios.
  • Presents key point summaries in each chapter for quick, convenient reference.
  • Features new chapters on Patient Safety and Maternal Mortality to address the latest developments in the field and keep you current.
  • Presents completely rewritten chapters on Epidural and Spinal Analgesia and Anesthesia, Anesthesia for Cesarean Section, and Hypertension Disorders, updated by new members of the editorial team-Drs. Linda S. Polley, Lawrence C. Tsen, and Cynthia A. Wong, for state-of-the-art coverage of key topics and new insights.
  • Covers all the latest guidelines and protocols for safe and effective practice so you can offer your patients the very best.
  • Allows you to access the entire contents of the book online, from any internet connection through Expert Consult.