Oxford American Handbook of Anesthesiology

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners. The Oxford American Handbook of Anesthesiology is a reliable manual that is geared for quick access, covering a full range of drug options and presenting guidelines for safe and effective patient care. At over 1100 pages in pocket format, it is comprehensive yet thin and light and also uses concise bulleted text, quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers on the ward. This handbook is ideal for students and residents who want a succinct, comprehensive, and affordable volume in the proven format of the Oxford Handbook series.

1. General Considerations
2. Consent and Anesthetic Risk
3. Cardiovascular Disease
4. Perioperative Arrhythmias
5. Respiratory Disease
6. Renal Disease
7. Hepatic Disease
8. Endocrine and Metabolic Disease
9. Bone, Joint, and Connective Tissue Disorders
10. Hematological Disorders
11. Neurological and Muscular Disorders
12. Psychiatric Disorders and Drugs
13. Uncommon Conditions
14. Cardiac Surgery
15. Thoracic Surgery
16. Neurosurgery
17. Vascular Surgery
18. Orthopedic Surgery
19. Plastic Surgery
20. General Surgery
21. Liver Transplantation and Resection
22. Endocrine Surgery
23. Urological Surgery
24. Gynecological Surgery
25. Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery
26. Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery
27. Ophthalmic Surgery
28. Same Day Surgery
29. Laser Surgery
30. CT and MRI imaging
31. Anesthesia for the Elderly
32. Obstetric Anesthesia and Analgesia
33. Pediatric and Neonatal Anesthesia
34. The Critically Ill Patient
35. Anesthetic Emergencies
36. Airway Assessment and Management
37. Practical Anesthesia
38. Blood Products and Fluid Therapy
39. Acute Pain
40. Postoperative nausea and Vomiting
41. Regional Anesthesia
42. Anesthesia Data