Handbook of Ambulatory Anesthesia

This second edition of the Handbook of Ambulatory Anesthesia has been completely updated and expanded to reflect current practice guidelines and trends. It's a practical manual that covers preoperative evaluation, patient and procedure selection, anesthetic techniques, postoperative management, and quality assurance.

In a medical world of ever-changing protocols, it's crucial to keep up to date with best practice. This second edition of the Handbook of Ambulatory Anesthesia has been completely updated and expanded to reflect current practice guidelines and trends in ambulatory anesthesia. It's a practical manual that covers preoperative evaluation, patient and procedure selection, anesthetic techniques, postoperative management, and quality assurance. What's more, Twersky and Philip have included all new information on anesthesia for minimally invasive surgery as well as office-based procedures. Written and edited by experts who have developed successful practices at the world's leading institutions, Handbook of Ambulatory Anesthesia includes a broad representation of perspectives and approaches for practitioners in every ambulatory setting.

A practical resource that covers both the clinical and administrative aspects of ambulatory and office-based surgery Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
In a medical world of ever-changing protocols, it s crucial to keep up to date with best practice. This second edition of the Handbook of Ambulatory Anesthesia has been completely updated and expanded to reflect current practice guidelines and trends in ambulatory anesthesia. It s a practical manual that covers preoperative evaluation, patient and procedure selection, anesthetic techniques, postoperative management, and quality assurance. What s more, Twersky and Philip have included all new information on anesthesia for minimally invasive surgery as well as office-based procedures. Written and edited by experts who have developed successful practices at the world's leading institutions, Handbook of Ambulatory Anesthesia includes a broad representation of perspectives and approaches for practitioners in every ambulatory setting.

Inhalt
Preanesthesia Evaluation and Testing.- Minimally invasive and advanced ambulatory procedures.- Adult Clinical Challenges.- Pediatric clinical challenges.- Pediatric perioperative management.- Adult preoperative preparation: equipment and monitoring.- Sedation techniques.- Regional anesthesia.- General anesthesia.- Anesthesia outside the operating room.- Office-based anesthesia.- Postanesthesia care recovery and management.- Discharge process.- Quality management, regulation, and accreditation.- Ambulatory surgery center profitability, efficiency, and cost containment.- Administrative aspects of ambulatory surgery.