Oxford handbook of anaesthesia 4 ed.

• Written by an expert group of international practicing anaesthetists
• Provides practical evidence-based advice on all aspects of anaesthetic practice
• Contains detailed clinically-focused paediatric, obstetric, and emergency sections
• Includes an extensive drug formulary

New to this edition

• Includes a new chapter on Obesity Surgery
• Revised material is supplemented by new sections including non-technical skills, robotic surgery, CPEX, and enhanced recovery

Now on its fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia provides authoritative, concise guidance on all aspects of anaesthesia. Evidence-based, up-to-date, and clinically-focused, it is indispensable for both anaesthetic trainees and experienced practitioners.

Building on the award-winning success of previous editions, the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia is as relevant and important as ever. Fully revised to follow the latest guidelines, drugs, and procedures, this book ensures readers have the most up-to-date knowledge easily to hand. Now including brand new content on obesity surgery, colloids vs crystalloids, enhanced recovery and intraoperative fluid management, new anticoagulants, BIS updates, pulse contour analysis, and much more.

Whether you are studying, just starting out in practice, or an experienced practitioner in need of a revision tool, this handbook is your essential companion.

 

1: General considerations
2: Consent and anaesthetic 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: Haematology: drugs tests and 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: Orthopaedic surgery
19: Plastic surgery
20: General surgery
21: Anaesthesia for Obesity
212: Liver transplantation and resection
23: Urological surgery
24: Urological surgery
25: Gynaecological surgery
26: Ear, nose, and throat surgery
27: Maxillofacial and dental surgery
28: Ophthalmic surgery
29: Day surgery
30: Laser surgery
31: Anaesthesia for CT, MRI, and Interventional Radiology
32: Anaesthesia for the elderly
33: Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia
34: Paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia
35: The critically ill patient
36: Anaesthetic emergencies
37: Airway assessment and management
38: Practical anaesthesia
39: Blood products and fluid therapy
40: Acute pain
41: Postoperative nausea and vomiting
42: Regional anaesthesia
43: Drug formulary
44: Anaesthesia data