Clinical Anesthesia Practice

Here is a clinically focused and comprehensive reference that covers all aspects of anesthesia practice -- including preanesthetic evaluation, postoperative recovery, and everything in between. It discusses what works and what doesn't for all common and uncommon clinical situations, as well as how to avoid and manage complications. This 2nd Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect all of the latest techniques and practice guidelines.
-- The most recent practice guidelines, techniques, and technologies have been integrated into the text.
-- New chapters address hot topics such as Critical Incident Management; Laparoscopic Procedures; Office-Based Anesthesia; Muscle Relaxants; and Mass Casualty Anesthesia.
-- Many chapters have been combined or deleted to reduce redundancy.
-- References have been thoroughly revised and updated to highlight the latest clinical data.
-- A unique "Question and Answer" format makes reference and review easy and convenient.
-- 90 contributors provide diverse points of view and offer a wealth of valuable clinical "pearls."
-- Over 800 crisp illustrations clarify concepts, problems, and techniques.