Essentials of Anesthesiology

Essentials of Anesthesiology is a thoroughly updated and comprehensive book which will meet the requirements of medical students preparing for theory as well as practical examinations and specially those preparing for various postgraduate entrance tests. This textbook is written by a stellar group of nationally and internationally renowned anesthesiologists who have provided invaluable clinical pearls gleaned from their years of refining practice. The real strength of this book is in its clinical focus. The book is simplified, easy to read, and oriented to the undergraduate curriculum. The flowcharts, tables, and boxes in the chapters make the concepts highly palatable.

Salient features:

• The concept of artificial intelligence is a unique topic covered in the book.
• The highlights of updated 2020 CPR guidelines are included.
• The book will serve as a basic review for anesthesiology postgraduates in first year.
• The book covers most of the frequently asked topics in MCQs of various postgraduate entrance examinations.

• Candidates preparing for postgraduate entrance examinations will find it an authentic reference source.

  Inhalt

  Section I: Preliminaries in Anesthesia

  1. Anatomy, Physiology and Applied Physics
  2. Historical Milestones in Anesthesia
  3. Preoperative Checkup
  4. Fluids
  5. Blood Transfusion
  6. Monitoring in Anesthesia
     Section II: General Anesthesia
     7 . Glimpse of General Anesthesia
     8 . Inhalational Anesthetics
     9 . Intravenous Anesthetic Agents
  7. Muscle Relaxants
     Section III: Regional Anesthesia
  8. Local Anesthetics
  9. Central Neuraxial Blocks
  10. Peripheral Nerve Blocks
      Section IV: Anesthesia for Coexisting Diseases
  11. Anesthesia and Cardiac Disease
  12. Anesthesia for Respiratory Diseases
  13. Anesthesia for Central Nervous Diseases
  14. Anesthesia for Liver Diseases
  15. Anesthesia for Renal Diseases
  16. Anesthesia for Endocrine Disorders
  17. Anesthesia for Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases
  18. Anesthesia for Immune-Mediated and Infectious Diseases
  19. Anesthesia for Disorders of Blood
      Section V: Subspeciality Management
  20. Neurosurgical Anesthesia
  21. Anesthesia for Obstetrics
  22. Pediatric Anesthesia
  23. Geriatric Anesthesia
  24. Anesthesia for Obese Patients
  25. Anesthesia for Laparoscopy
  26. Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgeries
  27. Anesthesia for ENT Surgery
  28. Anesthesia in Trauma Patients
  29. Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery
  30. Nonoperating Room Anesthesia
  31. Anesthesia at Remote Locations
  32. Anesthesia for Daycare Surgeries
  33. Pain and Anesthesia
      Section VI: Miscellaneous
  34. Gases Used in Anesthesia: Road to Mountain
  35. Complications in Anesthesia
  36. The Newer Concept in Anesthesia: Artificial Intelligence
  37. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  38. Anesthesiology: Ethics, Career, Medication, and Medical Errors
  39. Postanesthesia Care Unit
  40. Basics of Ventilator
  41. Intensive Care Unit
      Section VII: Equipment in Anesthesia
  42. Anesthesia Workstation
  43. Equipment for Airway Management
  44. Oxygen Delivery Devices
  45. Sterilization of Anesthesia Equipment