Serves as a guide to the anesthetic and perioperative management of patients during the procedures performed by general and subspecialist surgeons. This book explains each procedure from both the surgeon's and the anesthesiologist's perspective, presents details on anesthetic technique, and guides the anesthesiologist through the decisions.

Completely updated for its Third Edition, this practical reference is a comprehensive guide to the anesthetic and perioperative management of patients during all procedures performed by general and subspecialist surgeons. The book explains each procedure from both the surgeon's and the anesthesiologist's perspective, presents details on anesthetic technique, and guides the anesthesiologist and surgeon through the decisions that must be made before, during, and after surgery. Emphasis is on factors that impact the anesthesiologist, including patient positioning, duration of surgery, and complications. The Third Edition covers 40 new and variant surgical procedures. New chapters include office-based surgery and invasive procedures in anesthesia.

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Neurosurgery 1

Ophthalmic Surgery 113

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 139

Dental Surgery 199

Thoracic Surgery 205

Cardiovascular Surgery 257

General Surgery 375

Obstetric/Gynecologic Surgery 591

Urology 695

Orthopedic Surgery 731

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 865

Pediatric Surgery 933

Out-of-Operating Room Procedures 1151

Offi ce-Based Anesthesia 1205

Emergency Procedures for the Anesthesiologist 1213


Appendices

Authors: Sandra Leigh Bardas, Stephen P. Fischer, Raymond R. Gaeta, Brenda Golianu,
Julie Good, Alvin Hackel, Gregory B. Hammer, Richard A. Jaffe, Cathy R. Lammers,
C. Philip Larson, Jr., Sean Mackey, Stanley I. Samuels, Clifford A. Schmiesing



Preoperative considerations A1

Standard adult anesthetic protocols B1

Standard perioperative pain management C1

Standard pediatric anesthetic protocols D1

Standard pediatric postoperative pain management E1

Table of drug interactions F1

Special considerations for latex allergy G1

Acronyms and abbreviations H1


Subject Index I-1