This new edition presents practising and trainee anaesthesiologists with the latest advances and guidelines in their field. Beginning with an introduction to the history of anaesthesia, basic physics, and medical gases, the following sections cover the anaesthesia machine, airway and monitoring equipment, and apparatus for central neuraxial and regional blocks. The final chapters discuss interpretation of radiological images, simulators in anaesthesia, maintenance, safety and cleaning; and more. The second edition has been fully revised to provide up to date information and a clear understanding of practices and techniques for anaesthesia. The book features clinical photographs and diagrams and includes two interactive DVD ROMs demonstrating and explain day to day anaesthetic procedures. Key points Fully revised, new edition presenting latest techniques and information in anaesthesia Covers all different aspects of equipment in depth Includes DVD ROMs demonstrating anaesthetic procedures Previous edition (9789351521242) published in 2014

The "Bible on Anesthesia Equipment" returns in a new Fifth Edition, and once again takes readers step-by-step through all the basic anesthesia equipment. This absolute leader in the field includes comprehensive references and detailed discussions on the scientific fundamentals of anesthesia equipment, its design, and its optimal use. This thoroughly updated edition includes new information on suction devices, the magnetic resonance imaging environment, temperature monitoring and control, double-lumen tubes, emergency room airway equipment, and many other topics. Readers will have access to an online quizbank at a companion Website.

The MGH Textbook of Anesthetic Equipment by Warren Sandberg, MD, Richard Urman, MD, and Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, provides expert coverage on the latest and best anesthetic equipment. Technology-driven changes, together with the high risks associated with anesthesia delivery, require that you understand everything from physics fundamentals to special situations to troubleshooting so you can safely and effectively use all the equipment and instrumentation in today’s operating rooms. This one-stop, full-color reference, edited by an expert team from Massachusetts General Hospital, skillfully brings you up to speed. Ensure your patients receive the best care possible with excellent coverage of all monitoring techniques including transesophageal echocardiography. Improve patient safety with information on temperature monitoring and control. Update your knowledge of emergency room airway equipment to ensure the best results. Decide which equipment is best suited for anesthesia delivery both inside and outside the hospital.

Covering everything from historical and international perspectives to basic science and current clinical practice, Miller's Anesthesia, 9th Edition, remains the preeminent reference in the field. Dr. Michael Gropper leads a team of global experts who bring you the most up-to-date information available on the technical, scientific, and clinical issues you face each day – whether you're preparing for the boards, studying for recertification, or managing a challenging patient care situation in your practice. - Contains fully revised and updated content throughout, including numerous new videos online. - Includes four new chapters: Clinical Care in Extreme Environments: High Pressure, Immersion, and Hypo- and Hyperthermia; Immediate and Long-Term Complications; Clinical Research; and Interpreting the Medical Literature. - Addresses timely topics such as neurotoxicity, palliation, and sleep/wake disorders. - Streamlines several topics into single chapters with fresh perspectives from new authors, making the material more readable and actionable. - Features the knowledge and expertise of former lead editor Dr. Ronald Miller, as well as new editor Dr. Kate Leslie of the University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital. - Provides state-of-the-art coverage of anesthetic drugs, guidelines for anesthetic practice and patient safety, new techniques, step-by-step instructions for patient management, the unique needs of pediatric patients, and much more – all highlighted by more than 1,500 full-color illustrations for enhanced visual clarity. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices, in addition to accessing regular updates, related websites, and an expanded collection of procedural videos. The initial printing of Miller's Anesthesia, 9e contained a dosage error in chapter 26, "Intravenous Drug Delivery Systems," on page 771, Table 26.5 (Manual Infusion Schemes). A maintenance infusion of Dexmedetomidine was mistakenly reported as 0.3 – 0.7 mcg/kg/min instead of 0.3 – 0.7 mcg/kg/hr (or 0.005-0.015 mcg/kg/min). As of October 2, 2020 all stock has been corrected. If you find that you have a book with this error please contact publisher for correction sticker.

The intent of this textbook is to provide the practitioner with a comprehensive, illustrated reference focusing on children in the emergency and critical care settings. The goal of the editors is to enforce clarity, simplicity, and the essential information in a detailed, annotated and standardized format. This text is thoroughly referenced to depict the state of the art approaches to all currently available Emergency and Critical Care procedures.

Providing information on anaesthesia, this book contains 17 new chapters covering such topics as barbiturates, neurologic monitoring, regional anaesthesia, clinical care in the hyperbaric environment, acute post-operative pain and teaching anaesthesia.

Lavishly illustrated, succinct coverage of the latest advances in operative fracture care Reflecting the recent dramatic advances in orthopedic trauma care and orthopedic implants, this highly practical surgical guide provides step-by-step descriptions of new, state-of-the-art techniques as well as in-depth information on classic, time-tested methods. Packed with hundreds of the high-quality, full-color illustrations for which AO books are known, the expert authors of this must-have text discuss operating room principles for different aspects of OR management for ORP (orthotic rehabilitation products) and AO principles of fracture management, and give advice on how to perform common procedures, with an emphasis on the use of surgical instruments. Features: Comprehensive discussion of relative stability, biological fixation, minimally invasive techniques, the correct use of locking head screws and the locking compression plate, and more Concise chapters designed to aid ORP and junior residents as they assist during surgery Full-color illustrations complement thorough descriptions of each step of the procedures AO Techniques and Principles for the Operating Room is an invaluable tool for operating room staff and all residents starting their careers in orthopedic trauma care.