Anesthetic Care for Abdominal Surgery, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Anesthetic Care for Abdominal Surgery, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics
Author: Timothy Miller
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323356729

Because anesthesia and surgery affect every system in the body, there are many different forms of anesthesia. This issue will cover the risks to recovery of 6 major specialty areas in abdominal surgery, as well as major open and laparoscopic abdominal surgery.

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.

Orthopedic Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Orthopedic Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics
Author: Nabil Elkassabany
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2014-12-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323326390

Guest editors Nabil M. Elkassabany and Edward R. Mariano have assembled an expert team of authors on the topic of Orthopedic Anesthesia. Articles include: Evidence-Based Medicine for Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia,Role of Regional Anesthesia in Orthopedic Trauma, Which Outcomes Related to Regional Anesthesia Are Most Important for Orthopedic Surgery Patients?,Optimizing Perioperative Care for Patients with Hip Fracture, Regional Anesthesia-Analgesia: Relationship to Cancer Recurrence and Infection, Developing a Multidisciplinary Fall Reduction Program for Lower-Extremity Joint Arthroplasty Patients, Optimizing Perioperative Management of Total Joint Arthroplasty, and more!

Vascular Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Vascular Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics
Author: Charles Hill
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2014-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032332312X

The approach to anesthesia in children poses specific challenges such as acute emotional fear and distress, fluid imbalances, greater risks for dangerous upper respiratory infections, and most importantly, dosing requirements. The guest editors on this issue are the leaders in this field and will collect the best contributors to address new research advances in perioperative and postoperative scenarios, as well as offering best practices for common pediatric procedures.

Quality of Anesthesia Care, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Quality of Anesthesia Care, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics
Author: Mark Neuman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2011-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455709077

This issue on sex and gender comes at an opportune time, as the DSM-IV is being revised, and in particular sex and gender issues are being reconsidered. This issue focuses on research in the area of gender variant children and transgender adolescents, assessment of several scenarios and clear information on practice parameters. Therapy for gender variant children and transgender adolescents is discussed in detail, as well as parents' perspectives, ethical legal, and non-discrimination issues, and education on these subjects. International standards of care are also discussed.

Anesthesiology: a Problem-Based Learning Approach

Anesthesiology: a Problem-Based Learning Approach
Author: Tracey Straker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2018-12-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0190850698

Using illustrative clinical cases, this volume in the Problem-Based Learning series reviews key topics in Anesthesia frequently encountered in clinical practice and on examinations. It highlights practical issues that arise in the operating room and solutions for them. With real-world clinical cases and discussion questions that guide case progression, this book facilitates both individual and small-group learning. Each case is further broken down to include additional related subtopics for maximum yield. Evidence-based reviews and multiple-choice self-assessment questions follow each case, making this book ideal for continuing education in anesthesia for the generalist and specialist practitioner. Teachers and trainees in anesthesiology will take advantage of this book's features for targeted teaching, learning, and retention.

Enhanced Recovery after Surgery and Perioperative Medicine, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, E-Book

Enhanced Recovery after Surgery and Perioperative Medicine, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, E-Book
Author: Michael Scott
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2022-03-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323761909

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Geriatric Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Geriatric Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics
Author: Charles Brown
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-07-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032339552X

The volume of elderly patients requiring anesthesia and surgery is growing rapidly. Thirty-five percent of surgeries are performed on patients older than 65 years, and in general, these patients have higher morbidity and mortality rates after anesthesia compared with their younger counterparts. One of the major challenges of treating elderly patients is the heterogeneity of the geriatric population—and the need to individualize care for each patient to provide the best outcome.

Post Anesthesia Care Unit, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Post Anesthesia Care Unit, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics
Author: Scott Falk
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2012-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455743909

This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics covers essential topics in the post anesthesia care unit. Management of pain, delirium, acute renal failure, arrhythmias, and several post anesthesia complications are covered. Both adult and pediatric issues are addressed.

Airway Management, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Airway Management, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics
Author: Lynette Mark
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2015-06-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323388779

Airway management is the medical process of ensuring there is an open pathway between a patient’s lungs and the outside world, as well as reducing the risk of aspiration. Airway management is a primary consideration in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anesthesia, emergency medicine, intensive care medicine and first aid. Difficult airway (defined as more than three attempts, or taking longer than 10 minutes) is the major factor in anesthesia morbidity.