Anesthesia Emergencies

Anesthesia Emergencies
Author: Keith J. Ruskin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2015-07-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0190262516

Anesthesia Emergencies contains relevant step-by-step information on how to detect, manage, and treat complications and emergencies during the perioperative period. Concisely written, highlighted sections on immediate management and risk factors reinforce essential points for easy memorization, while consistent organization and checklists provide ease of learning and clarity. Anesthesia providers will find this book an indispensable resource, describing assessment and treatment of life-threatening situations, including airway, thoracic, surgical, pediatric, and cardiovascular emergencies. The second edition contains a revised table of contents which presents topics in order of their priority during emergencies, as well as two new chapters on crisis resource management and disaster medicine.

Emergencies in Anaesthesia

Emergencies in Anaesthesia
Author: Keith Allman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2009-08-13
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 019956082X

This is an essential handbook that deals with most of the emergency situations which may occur during anaesthesia practice. It describes the presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations and immediate actions for a range of problems. Advice is practical and didactic, and many algorithms are included for ease-of-reference.

Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 1)

Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 1)
Author: Haile T. Debas
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2015-03-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1464803676

Essential Surgery is part of a nine volume series for Disease Control Priorities which focuses on health interventions intended to reduce morbidity and mortality. The Essential Surgery volume focuses on four key aspects including global financial responsibility, emergency procedures, essential services organization and cost analysis.

Anaesthesia at the District Hospital

Anaesthesia at the District Hospital
Author: Michael B. Dobson
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241545275

This practical manual is designed to help medical officers in small hospitals provide safe and effective anesthesia for patients. Intended for doctors with at least one year of postgraduate clinical experience, it describes anesthetic techniques suitable for use in hospitals with limited resources. Chapter 2 describes fundamental principles and techniques underlying the practice of anesthesia and outlines immediate and continuing care of critically ill or unconscious patients. Chapter 3 focuses on continuing care of unconscious and anesthetized patients. The focus of Chapter 4 is on the principles of fluid and electrolyte therapy. Chapters 5 and 6 cover patient assessment before anesthesia and general anesthesia. Chapter 7 concerns safe clinical use of anesthetic equipment best-suited for and most likely found in district hospitals. Chapter 8 contains examples of general anesthetic techniques feasible in small or medium-sized hospitals. Chapter 9 provides information on drugs. Chapter 10 suggests techniques for conduction anesthesia. Chapters 11 and 12 discuss choosing and planning the anesthetic technique and postoperative care of the patient. Chapters 13 and 14 discuss special needs of pediatric and obstetric anaesthesia and important medical conditions. Chapter 15 covers oxygen, gas supplies, equipment, and maintenance. Numerous illustrations convey technical details; tables, charts, and checklists summarize lines of action and points to remember. Checklists and an index are appended. (YLB)

Anaesthesia for Emergency Care

Anaesthesia for Emergency Care
Author: Jerry Nolan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2012-06-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 019958897X

Anaesthesia for Emergency Care covers all aspects of anaesthesia in an emergency setting, and is ideal for use in emergency departments and in emergency surgery.

Pre-Hospital Anesthesia Handbook

Pre-Hospital Anesthesia Handbook
Author: Andrew Griffiths
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2010-06-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 184996159X

Pre-Hospital Anaesthesia is one of the most demanding interventions that can be made in the field. The exact incidence of failed intubation is difficult to quantify, but it is clear that it is higher than in hospital. Equally it is certain that anyone undertaking it should have clear instruction in the technique and a thorough understanding of all it entails. This handbook details the procedures, drugs and algorithms used by the crews of the Great North Air Ambulance who have been providing this life saving intervention since 2004. It draws on huge experience in the field and provides a spring board for any practitioner who wishes to take it on.

Equine Anesthesia

Equine Anesthesia
Author: William W. Muir III
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2008-12-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1437710522

All veterinary team members involved in the everyday care of horses that require anesthesia or special emergency care will benefit from this reliable and inclusive resource. This text provides all of the information needed to prepare, conduct, and monitor the administration of drugs in order to produce safe and effective anesthesia, treat pain, respond to adverse effects, and perform and monitor emergency and critical care treatment. It is the most comprehensive and detailed book available on these subjects, addressing the needs and concerns of practitioners in both hospital and field settings. Discusses all aspects of equine anesthesia, including history, physiology, pharmacology, drug dosages, patient preparation, induction-maintenance-recovery of anesthesia management of potential complications, and more. Provides a detailed review of the respiratory and cardiovascular physiology of the horse. Provides thorough coverage of preoperative pain management in horses. Covers emergency medical care and managing anesthetic complications in both hospital and field situations. Includes information on the latest anesthetic drugs, including safe and effective protocols for different procedures, and the most up-to-date monitoring techniques. Each contributor is a recognized expert in his or her respective equine specialty, renowned for clinical as well as academic and research expertise. A complete update of all drug information and pain management techniques. The very latest research findings and clinical applications of anesthetic agents and techniques. The most recent developments in post-anesthetic care and monitoring. A chapter on intravenous anesthetic and analgesic adjuncts to inhalation anesthesia. A chapter on anesthesia and analgesia for donkeys and mules. A chapter on perioperative pain management. Many new illustrations as well as tables, graphs, boxes, key points, and summaries that make information instantly accessible.

Anesthesia Outside of the Operating Room

Anesthesia Outside of the Operating Room
Author: Richard Urman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2011-03-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 019984268X

Anesthesia Outside of the Operating Room is a comprehensive, up-to-date textbook that covers all aspects of anesthesia care in OOR settings, from financial considerations to anesthetic techniques to quality assurance. With increasing numbers of procedures such as cardiac catheterization and imaging taking place outside of the main OR, anesthesia providers as well as non-anesthesia members of the patient care team will find this book critical to their understanding of the principles of anesthesia care in unique settings which may have limited physical resources. Topics include patient monitoring techniques, pre-procedure evaluation and post-procedure care, and procedural sedation performed by non-anesthesia providers. The authors address problems of anesthesia that have unique answers in OOR settings, such as patient transport and cardiac arrest, and discuss technological progress and considerations for the future. The text also covers surgical procedures and anesthetic considerations by procedure location, such as radiology, infertility clinics, field and military environments, and pediatric settings, among many others Select guidelines from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) are provided as well. Edited by the senior faculty from Harvard Medical School and with contributions from other academic institutions, Anesthesia Outside of the Operating Room provides a unique and convenient compendium of expertise and experience.

How to Survive in Anaesthesia

How to Survive in Anaesthesia
Author: Neville Robinson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2017-03-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108211313

The first few months as a trainee anaesthetist are a daunting prospect, filled with new information, skills and terminology. This concise reference, now in its fifth edition, provides doctors with a clear introduction to the practice. Fully updated and split into four key parts for quick consultation, the reader can recap on the airway and anaesthetic equipment, and find crucial advice on crises such as cardiac arrest, haemorrhage and blood transfusion. Part III focuses on subspecialties, with new chapters on obstetric anaesthesia, common regional nerve blocks, and laparoscopy, while the newly added fourth part provides information on intensive care and peri-operative medicine. Written in an accessible and often humorous style, How to Survive in Anaesthesia is an essential resource in learning the safe fundamentals of the practice for trainee anaesthetists, as well as operating department practitioners, physicians' assistants and anaesthetic nurses.

A Practical Approach to Anesthesia for Emergency Surgery

A Practical Approach to Anesthesia for Emergency Surgery
Author: Manju N Gandhi
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9350250705

There is a large influx of trauma, general surgical, pediatric, neurosurgical and obstetric emergencies as the hospital is one of the major public hospitals located in a densely populated region sitting amidst major routes in the city. It also provides services for emergency cardiovascular, cerebrovascular interventions and cadaver transplants. Daily lessons from this tremendous emergency work inspired us to bring out this book. There is plethora of reference material available in basic sciences related to anesthesiology, namely physiology, pharmacology, physics and anatomy. Similarly, a large number of textbooks are on techniques such as general, regional, monitored anesthesia care as well as super specialties like cardiac, neurosurgical and pediatric anesthesia, etc. But there is a limited availability of books and references for emergency anesthesia. One has to scan and integrate parts from various sources. This book is an attempt to assimilate the scattered information and add clinical expertise. Contents of this book have been divided into nine sections to cover majority of the emergencies. General considerations for adults, obstetric and pediatric sections have been written separately to avoid duplication. An additional challenge is cases with various medical disorders for emergency surgeries. Efforts have been taken to accommodate them in first section and obstetric section. The contributors of this book work together at LTMMC and LTMGH and have a well-balanced team with fresh talent bringing the latest technological knowledge and tenured practitioners supplementing it with applied experience. Part of the team worked on collection of the matter from different sources for an ideal scenario, while the senior faculty members used their vast clinical experience for a more practical and realistic application. These combined efforts have been truly beneficial to achieve our goal to rationally mix latest technology with clinical experience and identify potential ways to conduct anesthesia with best results, at least costs and minimum risk.