by Langford Roger, Ashton-Cleary David

Key Topics in Anaesthesia is a reference book for the practicing anaesthetist and anaesthetic assistant, as well as a structured resource for those preparing for post-graduate examinations in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Subject matter has been picked from topical literature, recent examination topics to cover the breadth of present practice. Latest standards in clinical best practice, current evidence and guidelines and information on practical considerations, increasing awareness of perioperative and intensive care medicine from the anaesthetist are provided in the chapter with carefully structured commentary on the topic. New surgical techniques, a shift towards day-case operating and, in particular, an increasingly elder and co-morbid population make the anaesthetist’s task even more challenging. In the emergency setting, patients are now undergoing procedures where previously there would have been no surgical option. This book clearly provides information along with clear guidelines and suggestions for further reading and link to other relevant chapters.

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