Anesthesia in Cosmetic Surgery (2007) Barry L. Friedberg, M.D.

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This book addresses the specialized field of anesthesia for office-based elective cosmetic surgery. It highlights the increasing demand for these procedures and critiques complex, potentially toxic traditional anesthetic regimens. The text emphasizes minimizing major complications such as postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain, and discusses new anesthetic protocols, including the propofol ketamine (PK) technique, designed to maximize patient safety while ensuring effective pain management and ‘un-awareness’ during surgery.