This book provides a quick update on key aspects of current anesthesia practice. Book chapters are written in a concise manner to enable readers (anesthesia providers and medical students) to quickly refresh their knowledge, and understand the essential points about key topics. The chapters are written by eminent clinicians who are also outstanding teachers in their respective anesthesia training programs.
Topics covered in this volume include: trauma, trauma anesthesia, regional anesthesia, upper extremity blocks, lower extremity blocks, ultrasound, the use of ultrasound for blocks and vascular access, coagulation, hemostasis, transfusion, anticoagulants and their reversal, issues in pediatric anesthesia, and pediatric trauma, as well as obstetrical anesthesia.
The book serves as a handbook for advanced anesthesia professionals and a textbook for medical students.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Trauma
Chapter 2 Upper Extremity Blocks
Chapter 3 Paravertebral Block
Chapter 4 Lower Extremity Blocks
Chapter 5 Vascular Access
Chapter 6 Bleeding And Clotting: Blood And Drugs
Chapter 7 Anesthesia For Obstetrical Emergencies
Chapter 8 Pediatric Anesthesia
Chapter 9 Pediatric Trauma
Subject Index
Author
- Amballur D. John
