Anesthesia

  Basic Information: Year: 2011 Page Number: 236 File Type: PDF File Size: 5.07 MB Authors/ Editiors: Peter Marhofer Description: Ultrasonographic guidance for regional anaesthetic blocks is an innovative technique that allows for the direct visualization of nerves, adjacent structures and the position of the needle, as well as for the precise observation of the spread of local anaesthetic. The advantages of the technique allow for the exact administration of moderate volumes of local anaesthetic, reducing the risk of complications. Written by a physician with 16 years' experience in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, this...

  Basic Information: Year: 2015 Page Number: 500 File Type: PDF File Size: 16.39 MB Authors/ Editiors: Peter Kam Description: Principles of Physiology for the Anaesthetist, now in its Third Edition, continues to provide candidates with a "tailor-made" alternative to more general physiology textbooks and delivers information designed and written specifically with the trainee anaesthetist in mind. The book covers the physiology of all major organ systems, with specific emphasis on the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. In addition, special sections on the physiology of pain, the physiology of ageing, and the physiological...

  Basic Information: Year: 2016 Page Number: 310 File Type: PDF File Size: 21.98 MB Authors/ Editiors: Raj Nichani Description: This study guide includes in-depth coverage of past FFICM exam material, and is an invaluable resource for trainees preparing for the OSCE examination in intensive care medicine. A structured layout gives the reader clear and convenient access to a wealth of model questions and answers that can be used for quick-fire practice or more detailed study. The book is divided into four sections covering data interpretation, equipment, ethics and communication, and resuscitation...

  Basic Information: Year: 2015 Page Number: 229 File Type: PDF File Size: 7.20 MB Authors/ Editiors: Stephen Wilson Description: This is the first book devoted to the oral sedation of children in the dental office in order to facilitate their dental care. Written by well-respected and recognized leaders, educators, clinicians and researchers in the field of sedation, it reflects the latest evidenced-based practice and clinical expertise, provides guidance and offers an abundance of consistent and helpful tips. The book is structured to cover the various key elements that must be considered...

  Basic Information: Year: 2017 Page Number: 812 File Type: PDF File Size: 6.03 MB Authors/ Editiors: Sharon E. Mace Description: Using sample administrative and clinical protocols that any hospital can use, this book gives a detailed account of how to set up and run an observation unit and reviews all medical conditions in which observation medicine may be beneficial. In addition to clinical topics such as improving patient outcomes and avoiding readmissions, it also includes practical topics such as design, staffing, and daily operations; fiscal aspects, such as coding, billing, and...

  Basic Information: Year: 2018 Page Number: 370 File Type: PDF File Size: 12.49 MB Authors/ Editiors: Hemanshu Prabhakar Description: Neuromonitoring Techniques: Quick Guide for Clinicians and Residents provides a quick and easy guide to understanding various neuromonitoring equipment. Chapters include intracranial pressure monitoring, EEG-based monitors, evoked potentials and transcranial doppler. This book is written for trainees, clinicians and researchers in the fields of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neuroradiology, neuroanesthesia and neurology. As specialized neuromonitoring is now routinely done in neurosurgical cases, it provides an important resource for neurologists, neurophysiologists, anesthesiologists and residents...

  Basic Information: Year: 2013 Page Number: 593 File Type: PDF File Size: 15.40 MB Authors/ Editiors: Christopher M. Loftus Description: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring takes you step by step through the proper protocols for measuring and mapping neural function, emphasizing the correct application of intraoperative recordings for improved surgical outcomes. You will learn how to utilize the very latest neuromonitoring tools, and familiarize yourself with the full range of topics pertaining to intraoperative monitoring in neurosurgery. The authors also present both common and lesser-known techniques for neural assessment, resulting in a stand-alone reference...

  Basic Information: Year: 2016 Page Number: 376 File Type: PDF File Size: 70.99 MB Authors/ Editiors: Demetra D. Logothetis Description: Prepare for practice with the only book on local anesthesia written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 2nd Edition, provides complete instructions for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia. Written by noted dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis, the first edition won a 2012 PROSE Honorable Mention award. This edition adds a new chapter on children and adolescent patients, plus new coverage of anesthetic agents and...

  Basic Information: Year: 2018 Page Number: 888 File Type: PDF File Size: 31.70 MB Authors/ Editiors: Joel A. Kaplan MD Description: Practical, user-friendly, and to the point, the newly updated Kaplan’s Essentials of Cardiac Anesthesia, 2ndedition focuses on the most common topics and clinically applicable information in cardiac anesthesia today. Designed for residents, nurses, and clinicians seeking quick, high-yield answers rather than the encyclopedic information commonly found in larger references―in fact, its concise format makes it easy to complete a section in a single sitting. For an initial introduction to cardiac...

  Basic Information: Year: 2014 Page Number: 216 File Type: PDF File Size: 9.26 MB Authors/ Editiors: Paul Greig, Nicholas Crabtree Description: Introducing Anaesthesia clearly explains the scientific principles and clinical practice of general anaesthesia for those starting out in the specialty. Mapped to the Royal College of Anaesthetists' Initial Assessment of Competency, this reader friendly guide will help trainees sail through the first few months on the job. Paul Greig Clinical Research Fellow, University of Oxford, MBChB BSc FRCA. Paul completed his anaesthetics training in 2012 after which he was appointed as...