Emergencies in Anaesthesia 2nd Edition by Keith Allman

Emergencies in Anaesthesia 2nd Edition by Keith Allman

by Keith Allman (Editor), Andrew McIndoe (Editor), Iain Wilson (Editor)

ISBN-13: 9780199560820

ISBN-10: 019956082X

Publisher : Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (November 2, 2009)

The second edition of this essential handbook provides a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered during, and immediately following, anaesthesia. It covers the major specialties including cardiovascular medicine, respiratory medicine, obstetrics, and paediatrics, and each section begins with a clear table listing presentation, diagnosis, exclusions, immediate action, and follow up action. These subsections are then expanded upon in bullet format. Additional sections cover practical procedures such as how to insert a chest drain and how to administer inhaled drugs under anaesthesia, plus a concise drug formulary.L L The book provides consultant and trainee anesthetists, operating department personnel and anaesthetic nurses with a useful source of information and guidance that can be carried in the pocket, handbag, or briefcase.