Provides well-balanced discussions of the complexities and difficult issues associated with airway management; Excellent organization ensures that the materials will be learned as well as applied in various situations; A new chapter on laryngeal mask airway that provides timely information on its effect on the practice and the reduced need for laryngoscopy and intubation; Contains more than 250 updated illustrations, tables, and boxes; Includes the latest equipment and techniques along with discussions on complications of airway management
From the reviews:
"Presented is a review of available information in the English literature on airway-related topics. This edition reflects many of the innovations in this area spanning the past five to 10 years. This is a worthy reference for those in any specialty concerned with airway management. It is readable for the student as well as the senior practitioner... this book should remain a valuable selection on a critical care or anesthesia reference shelf for years to come." (DOODY'S REVIEW)
From the reviews of the third edition:
"This is the third edition of Drs. Finucane and Santora??'s book on airway management. ??? In this edition, the authors describe with great details many techniques, most of them pertaining to tracheal intubation. ??? readers will certainly appreciate the clear division of the chapters and the comprehensive index section." (Pierre Drolet, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol. 51 (6), 2004)
"This book covers well the basic principles of airway management. ??? I would definitely recommend it for Anaesthetic or Emergency Department Libraries." (C. Orlikowski, Anaesthesia + Intensiv Care, Vol. 32 (2), 2004)
From the reviews:
"Presented is a review of available information in the English literature on airway-related topics. This edition reflects many of the innovations in this area spanning the past five to 10 years. This is a worthy reference for those in any specialty concerned with airway management. It is readable for the student as well as the senior practitioner... this book should remain a valuable selection on a critical care or anesthesia reference shelf for years to come." (DOODY'S REVIEW)
From the reviews of the third edition:
"This is the third edition of Drs. Finucane and Santora??'s book on airway management. ??? In this edition, the authors describe with great details many techniques, most of them pertaining to tracheal intubation. ??? readers will certainly appreciate the clear division of the chapters and the comprehensive index section." (Pierre Drolet, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol. 51 (6), 2004)
"This book covers well the basic principles of airway management. ??? I would definitely recommend it for Anaesthetic or Emergency Department Libraries." (C. Orlikowski, Anaesthesia + Intensiv Care, Vol. 32 (2), 2004)
