This volume investigates the fundamental scientific principles and clinical practices required for the safe administration of anesthesia across diverse surgical specialties. Andre Coetzee provides a comprehensive framework that bridges basic sciences, such as physics and pharmacology, with the practical management of patient pathology. The text serves as an integrated guide for clinical decision-making throughout the entire peri-operative period.

Experts identify this work as a foundational text for those seeking a broad background in the field of anesthesiology. Readers frequently note the clinical utility of the integrated approach to decision-making presented throughout the chapters.