Practical Ambulatory Anesthesia - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107065348 ISBN 13: 9781107065345

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

Practical Ambulatory Anesthesia covers all aspects of sedation, anesthesia, and pain relief for patients undergoing day (ambulatory) surgery. Written and edited by leading clinical anesthesiologists from the USA and Europe, it provides clear guidance on how to handle particular patients in particular situations. Comprehensive in scope, each chapter summarizes major studies and review papers, followed by practical advice based on the authors' and editors' clinical and scientific expertise. This combination of authoritative evidence-based guidance and personal advice ensures the reader benefits from the latest scientific knowledge and the authors' wealth of experience. Chapters discuss how to plan, equip and staff an ambulatory unit, pharmacology, key concepts of ambulatory care, pre- and post-operative issues, quality assurance, and current controversies. There are also dedicated chapters for topics including regional anesthesia for ambulatory surgery and pediatric ambulatory anesthesia. This text provides a much-needed comprehensive and evidence-based guide for clinical anesthesiologists.

About this title

Review:

'I would recommend it for those who have already got a good understanding of anesthesia provision in the day surgery setting. It would be a good recommended reading list addition for trainees in anesthesia.' Daphne Martin, Journal of Perioperative Practice

Book Description:

This book provides a comprehensive and evidence-based guide to managing patients who are undergoing anesthesia for ambulatory surgery. The book is based on the latest clinical evidence, technology and trends in patient outcomes, augmented by practical advice based on the authors' and editors' wealth of experience.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1107065348
• ISBN 13: 9781107065345
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 203
• Editor: Raeder Johan, Urman Richard D.