Author Description
An essential reference text, the fifth edition of this popular book details drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care in an A-Z format. The book describes the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of all the drugs commonly used by anaesthetists. The A-Z organisation allows rapid access to specific information on the properties and characteristics of almost 200 drugs. The new edition includes a complete revision of all the featured drugs, and the addition of key new drugs. New diagrams of particular drug structures and comparison tables aid comparison of differences within a drug class for exam revision. Improved navigation in the index enables prompt discoverability of information. Written in a concise, bullet-point style to allow quick access to information, the book contains all necessary drug references for anaesthetists in training, consultant anaesthetists, intensive care nurses, and anaesthetic assistants.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the pharmacological properties and clinical applications of drugs utilized within the fields of anaesthesia and intensive care. Authors Edward Scarth and Susan J. Smith provide a structured reference manual designed to support medical professionals in high-pressure clinical environments. By synthesizing complex pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data into a standardized format, the authors aim to facilitate rapid decision-making and exam preparation for practitioners.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles for nearly 200 drugs
- A-Z organizational structure for rapid information retrieval
- Comparative tables and structural diagrams for drug classes
- Concise, bullet-point formatting for clinical efficiency
Scope Limits
- Does not cover surgical techniques or non-pharmacological interventions
- Focuses primarily on clinical application rather than experimental drug development
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and trainees frequently identify this text as a standard reference for clinical practice and board examination preparation. Experts highlight the utility of the A-Z format for quick access to critical information during intensive care scenarios.
Page Count:
430
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191081485
ISBN-13:
9780191081484
Intensive care
Allied Health
Pharmacology
Anesthesiology
Medical
Reference