Handbook of clinical anesthesia

HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA

The Handbook of Clinical Anesthesia, Seventh Edition, closely parallels Clinical Anesthesia, Seventh Edition, and presents the essential information found in the larger text in a concise, portable format. Extensive changes made to the parent textbook are reflected in the Handbook; chapters have been completely updated and a new chapter covering anesthesia for laparoscopic and robotic surgeries has been added. The Handbook makes liberal use of tables and graphics to enhance rapid access to information. This comprehensive, pocket-sized reference guides you through virtually every aspect of perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care.

FEATURES:

1. Step-by-step procedures to administer anesthesia for cardiac surgery, obstetric surgery, minimally invasive procedures, chronic pain management, and more
2. ASA guidelines for patient care and safety included
3. Robust appendices include formulas, Atlas of Electrocardiography, Pacemaker and ICD Protocols, American Heart Association resuscitation protocols, ASA Standards and Guidelines, difficult airway algorithms, malignant hyperthermia protocol, and herbal medications
4. A clear, consistent writing style that makes critical material easy to locate and comprehend

CONTENTS

SECTION I: Introduction to Anesthesiology

1 The History of Anesthesia 

2 Scope of Practice 

3 Occupational Health 

4 Anesthetic Risk, Quality improvement, and Liability 

SECTION II Scientific Foundations of Anesthesia
5 Mechanisms of Anesthesia and Consciousness 

6 Genomic Basis of Perioperative Medicine 

7 Basic Principles of Clinical Pharmacology 

8 Electrical and Fire Safety 

9 Experimental Design and Statistics 

SECTION III Anatomy and Physiology

10 Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology 

11 Respiratory Function in Anesthesia 

12 The Allergic Response 

13 Inflammation, Wound Healing, and Infection 

14 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid–Base Physiology 

15 Autonomic Nervous System: Physiology and Pharmacology 

16 Hemostasis and Transfusion Medicine 

SECTION IV Anesthetic Agents, Adjuvants, and Drug Interactions 

17 Inhaled Anesthetics 

18 Intravenous Anesthetics 

19 Opioids 

20 Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 

21 Local Anesthetics 

SECTION V Preanesthetic Evaluation and Preparation 

22 Preoperative Patient Assessment and Management 

23 Rare Coexisting Diseases 

24 The Anesthesia Workstation and Delivery Systems for Inhaled Anesthetics 

SECTION VI Anesthetic Management 

25 Commonly Used Monitoring Techniques 

26 Echocardiography 

27 Airway Management 

28 Patient Positioning and Potential Injuries 

29 Monitored Anesthesia Care 

30 Ambulatory Anesthesia 

31 Office-Based Anesthesia 

32 Nonoperating Room Anesthesia (NORA) 

33 Anesthesia for the Older Patient 

34 Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia 

SECTION VII Anesthesia for Surgical Subspecialties 

35 Peripheral Nerve Blockade 

36 Anesthesia for Neurosurgery 

37 Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery 

38 Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery 

39 Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery 

40 Obstetrical Anesthesia 

41 Neonatal Anesthesia 

42 Pediatric Anesthesia 

43 Anesthesia for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeries 

44 Anesthesia and Obesity 

45 The Liver: Surgery and Anesthesia 

46 Endocrine Function 

47 Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic Surgery 

48 Anesthesia for Ophthalmologic Surgery 

49 The Renal System and Anesthesia for Urologic Surgery 

50 Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery 

51 Transplant Anesthesia 

52 Trauma and Burns 

53 Emergency Preparedness for and Disaster Management of Casualties from Natural Disasters and Chemical, Biologic, Radiologic, Nuclear, and High-Yield Rxplosive (CBRNE) Events 

SECTION VIII Perioperative and Consultative Services 

54 Postanesthesia Recovery 

55 Critical Care Medicine 

56 Acute Pain Management 

57 Chronic Pain Management 

58 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 

APPENDICES

A Formulas 

B Atlas of Electrocardiography 

C Pacemaker and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Protocols 

D American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Protocols 

E American Society of Anesthesiologists Standards, Guidelines, and Statements 

F The Airway Approach Algorithm and Difficult Airway Algorithm 

G Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol 

H Herbal Medications 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bruce F. Cullen. Emeritus Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA