Anesthesia Comprehensive Review

This full revised review book presents over 1,000 multiple-choice questions designed to test knowledge of one or more pertinent topics and principles of the practice of anesthesiology. It is an excellent tool for exam review. Answers and concise explanations for each question are listed in the back of the book. Topics covered include: physics, pharmacology, physiology, equipment, general anesthesia, and subspecialty aspects of the practice.<p></p>*Offers completely updated questions and references throughout-reflecting the latest discoveries and techniques in physics, biochemistry, and anesthesia equipment * the newest drugs and drug categories * and the most recent information on respiratory physiology and critical care; pediatric physiology and anesthesia; anatomy, regional anesthesia, and pain management; cardiovascular physiology and anesthesia; and more!<br><br>*Includes coverage of new pain management drugs such as Cox-2 inhibitors, gabapentin (Neurontin), tramadol, capsaicin, and additives to spinal anesthetics, plus new drugs used in cardiac anesthesia and critical care medicine, including fenoldopam, ibutilide, dopexamine, and dexmedetomidine.<br><br>*Presents entirely new questions regarding side effects and complications of regional anesthesia * recognition and treatment of dysthymias * anesthetic implications of non-anesthetic drugs * perioperative management of cerebral perfusion pressure, serum glucose concentration, temperature, corticosteroids, and intervenous fluids * outpatient anesthesia and treatment of nausea and vomiting * complications of anesthetic drugs * and many other essential topics.
ISBN: 978-0-323-02316-0

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