This text investigates the specific physiological, pharmacological, and psychological requirements necessary for the safe administration of anesthesia to the aging population. The authors, Chris Dodds, Frederique Servin, and Prof Chandra Kumar, synthesize current clinical standards to address the increasing frequency of elderly patients in surgical settings. The book provides a structured framework for managing the unique risks associated with geriatric anesthesia, focusing on both basic science and practical clinical application.

Experts identify this work as a foundational pocket guide for clinical anesthetists and senior trainees managing geriatric cases. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the text in high-pressure hospital environments where concise, evidence-based guidance is required.