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Providing more than 600 one-page summaries of conditions both rarely and commonly seen in the perioperative period, this clinical and educational resource for both novice residents and experienced practitioners is fully revised for its second edition. The summaries, contributed by more than 500 medical experts, list relevant aspects of disease processes, procedures, drugs, alternative medicines, and tests that are considered before a patient is anesthetized. The volume is edited by Roizen (internal medicine and anesthesiology, State U. of New York) and Fleisher (anesthesiology and critical care medicine, Johns Hopkins).Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
Here's remarkably convenient access to essential anesthesia considerations for a full range of common and uncommon diseases. Every page covers a single clinical topic (nearly 600 in all) presenting important information in an extremely accessible fashion. Divided into five sections - Diseases, Procedures, Drugs, Alternative Medicine, and Tests, with topics within each section organized alphabetically. This resource allows readers to approach a given problem from any of these directions to find the answers they need. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to encompass the latest developments in the field.


Book Info
State Univ. of New York Upstate Medical Univ., Syracuse. Provides a concise one-page summary of the pathophysiology of conditions seen in the perioperative period. Highlights important concerns facing practitioners and includes risks, things to worry about, and perioperative preparation. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.


About the Author
Michael F. Roizen, MD, The University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago IL; and Lee A. Fleisher, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

ANNOTATION

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Essence of Anesthesia Practice gives you remarkably convenient access to essential anesthesia considerations for a full range of common and uncommon diseases. The book's unique approach makes it easier than ever for you to review and develop effective anesthesia plans. Every page covers a single clinical topic - over 550 in all - presenting important information in an extremely accessible fashion. A consistent format allows for efficient consultation. Divided into 4 sections - Diseases, Procedures, Drugs, and Tests - Essence of Anesthesia Practice allows you to approach a given problem from any of these directions to find the answers you need. Key references point the way to further reading. Topics within each section are organized alphabetically, enabling you to easily locate the topic you want without consulting the table of contents or index.

SYNOPSIS

Providing more than 600 one-page summaries of conditions both rarely and commonly seen in the perioperative period, this clinical and educational resource for both novice residents and experienced practitioners is fully revised for its second edition. The summaries, contributed by more than 500 medical experts, list relevant aspects of disease processes, procedures, drugs, alternative medicines, and tests that are considered before a patient is anesthetized. The volume is edited by Roizen (internal medicine and anesthesiology, State U. of New York) and Fleisher (anesthesiology and critical care medicine, Johns Hopkins). Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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