
Thoracic Anaesthesia Is Regarded As A Post Fellowship Sub-speciality Within Anaesthesia, And Can Be Daunting. This Handbook Provides An Easily Accessible, Informative, And Palatable Guide To This Often Complex Subject. The Text Is Sub-divided Into Basic Sciences, Pre-operative Assessment, Diagnostic Procedures, And An Anaesthetist's Walk-through Of Key Thoracic Surgical Procedures. It Concludes With An Emergency Section Covering Thoracic Anaesthesia Emergencies, Critical Care, And The Thoracic Surgical Patient, And Ends With Essential Guidance On The Relevant Practical Procedures Necessary To Manage Cases. The Text Provides An Essential Reference For The Core Curriculum Of The Fellowship Of The Royal College Of Anaesthetists And For The Day-to-day Practice Of Post Fellowship Anaesthetists Alike. The Discussions Of The Surgical Procedures Are Simple, Highlighting The Poignant Stages That Can Affect The Anaesthetic Management Of The Patient. The Authors Use The Very Latest Evidence In Order To Keep The Reader Up To Speed With Developments In The Field. Whether On-call, Running Day-to-day Lists Or Working Within Critical Care, This Indispensable Guidebook Will Optimise The Preparedness Of All Staff In Dealing With Any Case, Whether Simple Or Complex.
This handbook addresses the clinical complexities of thoracic anaesthesia by providing a structured, accessible framework for practitioners navigating this specialized field. The authors, Jonathan Wilkinson, Robert A. McCahon, and Stephen H. Pennefather, synthesize current evidence-based practices to assist anaesthetists in managing both routine and emergency thoracic surgical cases. The text serves as a practical manual designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the high-stakes environment of the operating theatre and critical care unit.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for those preparing for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Readers note the clarity of the prose and the practical utility of the surgical walkthroughs in daily clinical settings.
Page Count:
786
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191621935
ISBN-13:
9780191621932
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