Addresses the anaesthetic management of patients undergoing head and neck, ophthalmic, and oral surgery. Comprehensive coverage of perioperative assessment, choice of anaesthetic agent, perioperative monitoring and post-operative complications unique to these patients is included.

This work addresses the anaesthetic management of patients undergoing head and neck, ophthalmic and oral surgery. It includes comprehensive coverage of perioperative assessment, choice of anaesthetic agent, perioperative monitoring and postoperative complications unique to these patients. A unique and innovative feature is the inclusion of a brief surgical overview of each procedure which gives the anaesthesiologist a better knowledge of the surgical considerations.

Part 1 General considerations: the surgical preparation of patients
the anaesthetic preparation of patients
anaesthetic options
planning for airway management.