Case Discussion On Anesthesiology

Case Discussion on Anesthesiology is a concise collection of 24 cases, providing theoretical and clinical knowledge on various medical problems and surgical procedures in the field of anaesthesiology. The book is divided into two sections, with ten long cases and fourteen short cases. The long cases include caesarean section, valve replacement, hysterectomy, total hip replacement and thyroidectomy. Short cases include cystic hygroma, tracheostomy, inguinal hernia, intercostals drain, cataract and strabismus. Case Discussion on Anesthesiology presents each case in a question and answer format, helping postgraduate students familiarise themselves with the questions asked during viva examinations on long and short cases. This concise guide to cases in anaesthesiology will help prepare postgraduate students for examinations and improve management skills of trainee anaesthesiologists. Key Points Features discussion on 24 cases in anaesthesiology (10 long, 14 short) Provides theoretical and clinical knowledge on problems and procedures in anaesthesiology Question and answer format to help prepare postgraduates for viva examinations

All anesthesiologists eventually face the fear of a “near miss,” when a patient’s life has been put at risk. Learning from the experience is crucial to professionalism and the ongoing development of expertise. Drawing on forty-plus years of practice in major metropolitan hospitals in the United States, Norway, and South Africa, John Brock-Utne, MD presents 80 carefully selected cases that provide the basis for lessons and tips to prevent potential disaster. The cases emphasize problem-centered learning and span a broad range of topics—from an outbreak of operating room infection (could it be the anesthesia equipment?), complications of fiberoptic intubations, and problems with epidural drug pumps, to performing an urgent tracheostomy for the first time, working with an aggressive surgeon, and what to do when a patient falls off the operating table during surgery. 80 true-story clinical “near misses” never before published, ideal for problem-centered learning, recommendations, references, and discussions accompany most cases, rich basis for teaching discussions both in or out of the operating room, settings include sophisticated as well as rudimentary anesthetic environments, complements the author’s other case book, Clinical Anesthesia: Near Misses and Lessons Learned (Springer, 2008).

This text is a comprehensive revision tool for trainees preparing for examinations in anaesthesiology. Presented in question and answer format, the book provides a selection of 50 long and short cases in line with current curricula. Each case presents a different topic covering anaesthesia associated with a range of different disorders in all systems of the body, and in different sectors of the population. Cases cover both routine and more complicated procedures in common and less common disorders. The text is further enhanced by more than 60 photographs and diagrams to assist learning and revision. Key points Comprehensive revision tool for anaesthesiology trainees preparing for examinations Presents 50 long and short cases, in question and answer format Covers anaesthesia for many different disorders and procedures Clinical photographs and diagrams further enhance learning

Covers the most important and relevant topics on the anesthetic care of children, using a question-and-answer format.

Actual case studies in a Q & A format explore contemporary problems in anesthesia, and provide practical solutions based on a careful examination of all of the important scientific and clinical principles for each case. The 3rd Edition offers brand-new coverage of key topics in the cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system, abdomen, and post-anesthesia care sections as well as a completely new section on trauma. It also addresses important topics such as hemophilia, infant anesthesia, lower extremity anesthesia, and celiac plexus blocks. All of the existing cases are thoroughly revised to include new treatments and practice guidelines, and new knowledge of the relevant pharmacology. It's an ideal review tool for board preparation, and a handy resource for practice. Offers solutions to frequently occurring practical problems through discussions of pathophysiology, pharmacology, preoperative evaluation, and intraoperative care. Facilitates the proper identification of both common and rare clinical problems. Examines the crucial scientific and clinical principles for each case study. A completely new section on trauma features five new cases: blunt vs. penetrating trauma . neck and airway trauma . thoracic trauma . closed head injury with open femur fracture . and burns. The cardiovascular section offers new cases relating to: cardiac tamponade . cardiomyopathy . noncardiac surgery after heart transplantation . coronary artery bypass grafting . and do-not-resuscitate. The respiratory section features new cases on post-thoracotomy complications and thoracoscopy. The central nervous system content is enriched with cases on monitoring in spinal injury . transsphenoidal hypophysectomy . and magnetic resonance imaging. LThe abdominal section offers new cases on endovascular surgery . morbid obesity . laparoscopy . carcinoid and kidney transplant. Important topics such as hemophilia . infant anesthesia . lower extremity anesthesia . and celiac plexus blocks are now covered. Postanesthesia care is expanded to include pulmonary function testing . respiratory failure . delayed emergence . coma and brain death . and anaphylaxis. The existing cases are thoroughly revised to include the new treatments, treatment guidelines, and the relevant pharmacology.

With 32 engaging and dramatic cases and 174 colorful, insightful and innovative graphics, this book takes a fresh, creative and highly visual approach to the fundamentals of obstetric anesthesia as well as emerging knowledge and three emerging technologies: 1) pre-procedural ultrasound to facilitate neuraxial block placement, 2) point-of-care transthoracic echocardiography to guide maternal resuscitation, and 3) electrical cardiometry to trend maternal cardiac output and avoid fetal hypoxia. Besides discussing the threats to fetal oxygenation presented by labor and the avoidance of maternal and fetal complications while providing excellent anesthesia, the book also explores the psychological and behavioral dimensions of obstetric anesthesia practice and promotes the obstetric anesthesiologist as a valued member of the obstetric care team who makes unique, insightful and empathic contributions to the overall excellent care of pregnant patients. Obstetric Anesthesia: A Case-Based and Visual Approach is an indispensable resource for medical students, residents, fellows, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and obstetricians.

Ethical issues facing anesthesiologists are more far-reaching than those involving virtually any other medical specialty. In this clinical ethics textbook, authors from across the USA, Canada and Europe draw on ethical principles and practical knowledge to provide a realistic understanding of ethical anesthetic practice. The result is a compilation of expert opinion and international perspectives from clinical leaders in anesthesiology. Building on real-life, case-based problems, each chapter is clinically focused and addresses both practical and theoretical issues. Topics include general operating room care, pediatric and obstetrical patient care, the intensive care unit, pain practice, research and publication, as well as discussions of lethal injection, disclosure of errors, expert witness testimony, triage in disaster and conflicts of interest with industry. An important reference tool for any anesthesiologist, whether clinical or research-oriented, this book is especially valuable for physicians involved in teaching residents and students about the ethical aspects of anesthesia practice.