Paul G. Barash

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2021! From the popular and highly respected Clinical Anesthesia family of titles comes a new resource that clearly and simply explains the core concepts of anesthesiology that you need to know. From physiology and pharmacology to anatomy and system-based anesthesia, it uses full-color graphics, easy-to-read tables, and clear, concise text to convey the essential principles of the field. Key FeaturesFind the information you need on key aspects of anesthesia for every specialty area and every body system. Watch helpful video tutorials for each chapter, and assess your knowledge with questions and answers throughout the text. Concise, interactive video lectures allow for learner-centered instruction and simplify the delivery of dense didactic contentGrasp important information quickly with “Did You Know?” boxes that highlight essential elements of each chapter. Ideal for medical students, residents, SRNAs, CRNAs, or anyone who needs a quick overview of the essential elements of clinical anesthesia in an easily accessible format. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet & smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigationPowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the webCross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigationHighlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the textAbility to take and share notes with friends and colleaguesQuick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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. Inside You’ll Find…"Step-by-step procedures to administer anesthesia for cardiac surgery, obstetric surgery, minimally invasive procedures, chronic pain management, and moreASA guidelines for patient care and safety includedRobust 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 medicationsA clear, consistent writing style that makes critical material easy to locate and comprehendNEW to the Seventh Edition …"A new chapter covering Anesthesia for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeries has been addedTwo new appendices – Atlas of Electrocardiography and Pacemaker and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Protocols