Book Description

This practical reference is a comprehensive guide to theanesthetic and perioperative management of patients during allprocedures performed by general and subspecialist surgeons. The bookexplains each procedure from both the surgeon's and theanesthesiologist's perspective, presents details on anesthetictechnique, and steers the anesthesiologist and surgeon through thecrucial decisions that must be made before, during, and aftersurgery.For each surgical procedure, the book describes the surgeryitself and summarizes key preoperative, intraoperative, andpostoperative surgical considerations, such as patient populationcharacteristics, duration of surgery, site of incision, patientpositioning, blood loss, frequency of intraoperative complications,postoperative requirements, and an estimate of postoperative pain. Foreach procedure, the authors give step-by-step instructions onpreoperative assessment and preparation, anesthetic induction andmaintenance, procedures to follow during emergence from anesthesia,patient monitoring, and management of complications and postoperativepain. ... Read more

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Bulkiness prevents it from being where I need it most
Good book. Its bulkiness prevents it from being available where I need it, in the hospital, in the OR etc..
I guess it could easily be printed in handbook format, or better yet, become available in PDA format. That would make it much more practical in my view.

Happy Anesthesiologist
I used this book continuously throughout my residency. It is a very useful tool for perioperative management of patients. I still reference it during practice for those cases that I do not do routinely. It is an excellent reference.

Ehh... Ok
I have been an anesthesiologist for over 15 years... and I would like to say that I don't believe that this book accurately describes the procedures taken in surgery.

Great for Operating Room Personnel
Excellent resource for Operating personnel relating to surgical aspects of positioning and other surgical implications. A must for OR educators. ... Read more

Book Description

Organized by body system, this book offers a logical,problem-oriented approach through the pre-, peri- and post-operativeworkup of the patient. A unique question-and-answer format prompts thecorrect response and offers reasons for the right answer, making thisan excellent reference for both anesthesiologists and residents fortreating the most frequently encountered clinical situations and theusual and unusual complications. This is an invaluable guide topreparing for the oral examination of the American Board ofAnesthesiology. ... Read more

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an overly comprehensive review
I do agree that this textbook is a very well-done, well written book with a lot of value for anesthesiologists. However, as a tool for oral board study it is actually a bit too comprehensive and inclusive. Take my word for it, during your oral board exam you are not going to be asked about histologic changes in the bronchial mucosa of the asthmatic or the synthetic pathway of catecholamines. The person studying for the oral anesthesiology board doesn't have time to waste learning material that he or she doesn't need to know. I recommend instead Clinical Cases in Anesthesia by Reed. Same format, much more focused on the material that the anesthesiologist must know for the oral exam.

NICE BOOK
WRITTEN IN A FORMAT OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THAT MAKES YOUR PREPERATION FOR THE BOARD MUUCH MORE YIELDED.A VERY GOOD SUPPLEMENT FOR ANESTHESIA PREPERATION ... Read more

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lovely text
I am a CRNAP practicing in an ansethesia group that does a great deal of regional anesthesia. We have developed a library of texts to be used for reference/review. This text is the best of the lot with clear concise illustration and excellent text. If you wish to have just one book to use as a reference, this one is it.

Very helpful atlas
very useful book, which contains clinical tips ... Read more

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Kaplan Review
I think this book is wonderful. It is probably the best source for information on anesthesia management of congenital heart diseases, perioperative management of ischemia and ventricular failure.It is a 1999 edition, so there are a few points which need to be updated in view of recent advances in both drugs and surgical procedures, but I would still recommend this book to all the prospective cardiac anesthesiologists.

The standard work in this field.
The interesting thing about this book is that it is read by everyone in the field of cardiac anesthesia. When discussing a subject, many people refer to what is written in this book, so you really need it! The book is easy to use because of the clear language and the modest amount of information on a subject.

I want to know the price of new edition of this book.
Please let me know about the availability of the fourth editionof kaplan book in India and the price.

very good book
Dear sir, I find very interesing to go through your book everytime I read this book. very helpful textbook for cardiac anesthesia ... Read more

Book Description

PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON GUIDE TO THE FUNDAMENTALS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF CARDIOTHORACIC ANESTHESIOLOGY

"The anesthesia resident on a cardiothoracic rotation should be able to consult [this book] the night before a specific case and find sufficient practical information to facilitate his or her participation in its anesthetic management.For the fellow specializing in cardiothoracic anesthesiology, the book should provide a comprehensive study guide"-- from the Preface

Clearly organized into preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative sections covering diagnostics, anesthetic management, and physiologic and pharmacologic principles
Describes most of the diagnostic and evaluation methods currently used for patients with cardiothoracic disease
Explains the basic principles of the diagnostic methodology and the various diagnostic tests; compares values relative to other techniques and reports their limitations
Blends fundamental applications of anesthesiology with a practical focus
Encompasses a broad range of thoracic topics not treated in other references, including medastinal, esophageal, tracheal, lung, airway, aortic and pericardial surgeries ... Read more

Book Description

The two volume set plus a continuously updated website for the life of the edition gives you unprecedented reference power!

This new 6th edition of Miller's Anesthesia covers fundamental principles through advanced subspecialty procedures. A who's who of internationally recognized authorities offers in-depth, state-of-the-art coverage of basic science and pharmacology...step-by-step instructions for patient management...and an in-depth analysis of ancillary responsibilities and problems. Video clips on the accompanying CD-ROM demonstrate the proper technique for new and difficult procedures, and the accompanying website offers complete searchability, linked references.

Available as a two-volume set PLUS a dynamic, fully searchable, continuously updated web site.
Presents completely revised and thoroughly updated coverage throughout.
Features brand-new new chapters that address today's hottest topics including Implantable Cardiac Pulse Generator * Civil, Chemical and Biological Warfare * Anesthesia for Robotic Surgery * Perioperative Blindness *Human Performance and Patient Safety * and many more.
Includes 8 new video segments on key techniques on the CD-ROM, such as Fastrach Intubation * Thoracic Epidural * Tracheostomy * Pediatric Lines * and Nerve Block Using Ultrasound. ... Read more

Book Description

This is the only board review book with a comprehensive subject index. It has almost twice the number of sample board-type questions as competitive review texts. ... Read more

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An excellent source of review questions to help you pass.
The MGH board review is a must for those needing to pass the ABA written exam. Sample questions are divided into separate topics that clearly help the candidate focus on expanding his or her knowledge base. There is a full length sample test at the end of the book that accurately simulates the testing situation. ... Read more

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Atlas of interventional pain management
Excellent description of each topic.No necessity to refer any further text books on the topic.Excellent description of procedure techniques. Good review of the indications, contraindications and complications of each procedure. Relevant X ray pictures and diagrams. ... Read more

Book Description

This revision of the popular handbook presents essentialinformation on cardiac anesthesia in an easy-to-use outline format thatfacilitates fast reference. This guide offers anesthesiologists andanesthesiology residents, as well as nurse anesthetists orperfusionists, a comprehensive and current reference in a portableformat that can be carried right into the OR or ICU. ... Read more

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This book is a must for all anesthesiology residents.
Every anesthesiology resident should run, not walk, to purchase this book. It is concise, very readable, and can be used as the primary reference for the cardiac anesthesia rotations. To date I have yet to find a significant omission. Do your self a favor and buy this book! ... Read more

Book Description

I. Physiology & Pharmacology of the Normal Child

This chapter will review the normal physiology of all the major organ systems with an emphasis on factors that affect the administration of anesthesia and differences from adults. Temperature control will be covered in this chapter.

This chapter will also review basic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes and emphasize differences from adults.

II. Important Pediatric Diseases

This chapter will be divided into the major organ systems and cover the more common and important pediatric diseases that are important for anesthesiologists. Examples:

Pulmonary: asthma, cystic fibrosis, upper respiratory tract infection, laryngomalacia, etc.

Cardiac: evaluation of murmurs, cyanotic congenital heart disease, acyanotic CHD, common pediatric arrhythmias, etc.

Renal: chronic renal failure, child with a transplanted kidney, etc.CNS: seizures, brain tumors, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, etc.

Heme/Onc: anemia, leukemia, chemotherapy, mediastinal mass, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, etc.

Trauma: CNS, truncal, limb, etc.

Airway syndromes: Treacher-Collins, Goldenhars, cystic hygroma, etc.

Miscellaneous: Trisomy 21, epidermolysis bullosa, etc.

III. Preoperative Considerations

This chapter will discuss principles of premedication, psychological preparation, parents in the OR, appropriate preoperative labs, & principles of preoperative fasting.

IV. Intraoperative Monitoring & Management

This chapter will discuss monitors, airway equipment, and induction & maintenance of general anesthesia.

V. Postoperative Concerns

This chapter will discuss routine care and monitoring of pediatric patients postoperatively. It will include controversies about discharge criteria, postoperative pain management, and common complications such as nausea/vomiting and stridor.

VI. Specialty Anesthesia

This chapter will include specifics about managing common pediatric surgeries. It will be organized into subspecialty areas that will include: ENT, Cardiac, Ophtho, Ortho, Thoracic, Abdominal, Neonatal emergencies, Dentistry, Urology, Neurosurgery, Transplants, Radiological procedures, Radiation therapy, Endoscopy, and Sedation for painful procedures.

VII. Critical Care

This chapter will introduce the resident to the essentials of pediatric critical care. Since the ABA does not require too much knowledge in this area, this chapter will not be very detailed, but will include principles of resuscitation (PALS & NALS).

VIII. Acute & Chronic Pain Management

This chapter will briefly review principles of acute and chronic pain management in children.

Case Studies

At the end of each chapter there will be one to three case studies that are related to the chapter content. These can be contained within the gray boxes, or the gray boxes can be reserved for more traditional lists, or tables. Each case study will consist of a case and several questions to be answered about the case. The answers can either be listed directly below the questions, or preferably, further down so the reader can formulate their own answer first. The case study will ideally describe a controversial issue.

Example of case study from the Postoperative Concerns chapter:

A 3-month-old child presents for inguinal hernia repair. The child was born at 25 weeks gestation, and was ventilated for the first three weeks of life. Ongoing medical problems include anemia, and chronic lung disease of infancy.

Question 1. What are the common medical problems in former premature infants?

Question 2. What is the safe level of hemoglobin prior to anesthetizing this infant?

Question 3. What's the safest method of anesthesia for this infant?

Question 4. What criteria should be used to safely discharge this infant home following surgery?

Etc. ... Read more

Book Description

Written by acknowledged specialists from many countries, and based on down-to-earth clinical experience, this consensus of current practice offers a truly global perspective on this vital discipline. The authors and editors have sifted through the mass of current information to present the essential innovations in the field, including many recent advances in sciences allied to anesthesia.

The book touches on the widening role of the pediatric anesthetist as many techniques, previously undertaken by surgical specialists are now performed by anesthesiologists in their role as intensivists, emergency practitioners, and proponents of innovative life-support techniques.

Highlights of this superb new guide:
* A quick-access alphabetized section with a background and critical procedures for every pediatric acute syndrome encountered worldwide
* Co-authored by an anesthesiologist and a surgeon
* Chapter authors include surgeons, pediatricians, radiologists, cardiologists and dentists more than 60 in all to foster a better understanding between an anesthesiologist and his or her medical colleagues
* Addresses the difficulties and dangers as perceived by the surgeon and other operators in relation to specialized fields, including case management in the postoperative period
* Includes important sections on emergency anesthesia in satellite/remote locations and acute/life threatening complications ... Read more

Book Description

This handbook is a current manual of Anesthesiology care, including many useful reference tables and charts. Anesthesiology is very popular with medical students, residents, and anesthesiologists. New information on pain management makes this book essential reading. ... Read more

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An Excellent Book For Students
I am a second year veterinary student. My roommate bought the standard anestesia text-Lumb and Jones and I bought Muir. We both ended up using Muir because it is much more comprehensive at this level then Lumb and Jones (which is an excellent reference but a bit overwhelming for an introductory anesthesia course). In my experience Muir had all the necessary information laid out in an easy to read format, as well as lots of charts which helped to pull everything together. ... Read more

Book Description

*Ideal study guide for the anesthesia oral exams

*Unique and honest approach to braving the oral exams

*Practice exams use the same format as the real exams: clinical scenes are presented, followed by preop, intraop, and postop questions ... Read more

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A quick reference to the management of pain for specialists as well as general medical practitioners and residents. Written in a concise bulleted format, the content is limited to only the essential facts necessary for assessment and treatment of common pain conditions and presentations. A perfect review tool for both the anesthesia and pain medicine board exams. ... Read more

Book Description

Includes the entire text, tables, illustrations and references from ANESTHESIA, 5th Edtion all on a single CD-ROM. Medline abstracts and references from thepast five years are also included. ... Read more

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Knowledge About Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula
We have got the textbook and we thought that the book our main anesthesiology resource.

Recently we have a case of cerebrospinal fluid-cutaneous fistula following spinal anesthesia used for indirect inguinal hernia repair. But we couldn't see any comment in the textbook about the management of cerebrospinal fluid fistula from inthratecal space to skin due to postdural puncture for purpose of spinal (intrathecal) anesthesia.

Cutaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula are known to occur rarely under spinal puncture during spinal anesthesia, and CSF leaks via that fistula. This complication is often self-limiting but sometimes needed some treatment procedures such as intravenous fluid restruction, patient prone position, strecth dressing of wound, epidural injection of autologous blood patche or fibrin glue, or uncommonly use of CSF drainage system.

We think that if this complication and its' management is included in new edition of the textbook it will be better.

With our regards,

Hakan Erbay, M.D. Assisstant Professor of Anesthesiology Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Denizli, Turkey

Erkan Tomatir, M.D. Associated Professor of Anesthesiology Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Denizli, Turkey

Knowledge About Cutaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula
We have got the textbook and we thought that the book our main anesthesiology resource. Recently we have a case of cerebrospinal fluid-cutaneous fistula following spinal anesthesia used for indirect inguinal hernia repair. But we couldn't see any comment in the textbook about the management of cerebrospinal fluid fistula from inthratecal space to skin due to postdural puncture for purpose of spinal (intrathecal) anesthesia. Cutaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula are known to occur rarely under spinal puncture during spinal anesthesia, and CSF leaks via that fistula. This complication is often self-limiting but sometimes needed some treatment procedures such as intravenous fluid restruction, patient prone position, strecth dressing of wound, epidural injection of autologous blood patche or fibrin glue, or uncommonly use of CSF drainage system. We think that if this complication and its' management is included in new edition of the textbook it will be better.

With our regards,

Hakan Erbay, M.D. Assisstant Professor of Anesthesiology Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Denizli, Turkey

Erkan Tomatir, M.D. Associated Professor of Anesthesiology Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Denizli, Turkey

ISBN 0443079951
This is the book to read for anesthesia resident to complete their training

I read last edition in my residency course.
I think this is one of most complete text books and refferences in anesthesia. It may be the refference of every anesthesiology teaching center. In our center (Tehran university ) this book is mainstay of our curriculum.

excellent anesthesia text
when is the fifth edition being published ... Read more