Author Description
Devoted exclusively to the problems of anesthesia and organ transplantation. Details how the physiology of organ failure, technical aspects of transplant operations, and aggressive immunosuppressive therapy impact successful anesthetic management. Also encompasses anesthesiologic problems in organ replantation, blood transfusion, and postoperative management of the critically ill transplant patient, complicated by possible organ rejection and infection.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex physiological and pharmacological challenges inherent in providing anesthetic management for patients undergoing organ transplantation. Dr. Simon Gelman, an expert in the field, synthesizes clinical data regarding organ failure, surgical requirements, and the systemic effects of immunosuppressive therapies. The book establishes a comprehensive framework for managing the perioperative care of transplant recipients, focusing on the intersection of surgical necessity and patient stability.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Physiological impacts of organ failure on anesthetic delivery
- Technical requirements for various transplant and replantation procedures
- Management strategies for immunosuppressive therapy complications
- Protocols for blood transfusion and postoperative critical care
Scope Limits
- Does not cover general anesthesia principles outside the context of transplantation
- Does not provide exhaustive surgical technique manuals beyond anesthetic implications
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals recognize this work as a specialized resource for anesthesiologists managing high-acuity transplant cases. The text is noted for its clinical focus on the intersection of immunology and perioperative management.
Page Count:
254
Publication Date:
1987-01-15
Publisher:
Saunders
ISBN-10:
0030115043
ISBN-13:
9780030115042
Anesthesiology
Medical
Surgery
Critical Care
Anesthesia
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