Principles And Practice Of Anesthesia For Thoracic Surgery

Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery will serve as an updated comprehensive review covering not only the recent advances, but also topics that haven't been covered in previously published texts: extracorporeal ventilatory support, new advances in chest imaging modalities, lung isolation with a difficult airway, pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy, and chronic post-thoracotomy pain. Additionally, the book features clinical case discussions at the end of each clinical chapter as well as tables comprising detailed anesthetic management.

This resource for anesthesiologists involved in the care of thoracic surgical patients, as well as for postgraduate candidates preparing for their exams, contains 19 contributions written by anesthesiologists from hospitals in the UK, Australia, France, Northern Ireland, and the US. Introductory chapters cover the evolution of equipment and techniques, pulmonary physiology, and anatomy, followed by detailed treatment of surgical procedures. Each surgical procedure chapter covers pre-operative assessment and investigations, anesthetic considerations and management, the surgical procedure, post-operative care, and complications. Remaining chapters address common peri-operative problems, pain control, specialized modes of respiratory support, and controversies in thoracic anesthesia. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery will serve as an updated comprehensive review covering not only the recent advances, but also topics that haven't been covered in previously published texts: extracorporeal ventilatory support, new advances in chest imaging modalities, lung isolation with a difficult airway, pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy, and chronic post-thoracotomy pain. Additionally, the book features clinical case discussions at the end of each clinical chapter as well as tables comprising detailed anesthetic management.

This book reviews and describes the best practices of anesthesia in thoracic surgery, according to evidence-based medicine. It covers preoperative assessment, applied pharmacology, airway management and ventilation methods. The analgesic methods in this surgical specialty are also discussed. This book is aimed at all specialists in the world of anesthesiology and critical care as well as to physicians in training. It may also be of interest to thoracic surgeons and pulmonologists.

What every resident and practicing anesthesiologist needs to know about thoracic anesthesia—in one concise handbook Thoracic Anesthesia is the definitive introduction for anesthesiologists in training and the must-have reference for anesthesiologists who do not practice thoracic anesthesia exclusively. Here, you’ll find a current, detailed review of the basic, need-to-know concepts of thoracic anesthesia, along with clear, practical suggestions for handling commonly encountered scenarios. Written by top specialists in the field, the book is filled with high-yield insights into such pivotal topics as respiratory physiology, pulmonary pharmacology, imaging, one-lung ventilation, and postoperative care. FEATURES The ultimate thoracic anesthesia primer, designed for residents and experienced anesthesiologists/nurse anesthetists who must meet the growing demand for skilled practitioners in the thoracic operating room Comprehensive, yet concise presentation and compact format make the text a perfect at-a-glance reference in the OR Acknowledged experts in each topic area review key concepts that clarify a given condition—and summarize the best management strategies for delivering safe and effective perioperative care to thoracic surgical patients Focus on the major principles of thoracic anesthesia covers chest physiology, mechanisms of pain, biology of chest malignancies, and lung separation techniques Chapter on practice improvement and patient safety highlights the delivery of modern, high-quality perioperative thoracic care through a multi-disciplinary, team approach Top-to-bottom coverage of the latest thoracic anesthesia techniques and procedures: Preoperative risk stratification, Closed thorax procedures, Lung resections for cancer and benign chest tumors, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Pericardial window procedures, Esophageal cancer operations, Bronchopleural fistula, Lung transplantation, Thoracic trauma management Special chapter on anesthesia for pediatric thoracic surgery presents the most current clinical perspectives that help you achieve positive outcomes even in the most challenging pediatric cases Section on postoperative management of thoracic surgical patients thoroughly reviews routine postoperative care as well as how to handle respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular complications, and both acute and chronic post thoracotomy pain

Ideal for clinicians at all levels of experience—from the resident to the subspecialist—Cohen’s Comprehensive Thoracic Anesthesia compiles the many recent advances in thoracic anesthesiology into one convenient, easy-to-use reference. Concise, clinically focused chapters written by international authorities in the field cover all facets of anesthesia practice for thoracic procedures, logically organized by preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations. Discusses new devices for lung isolation, new lung protection protocols, new information on post-operative complications, and new drugs for modulating pulmonary circulation. Covers 20 key procedures including tracheal resection, esophagectomy, mediastinoscopy, mediastinal mass, SVC syndrome, and more. Describes complex surgeries related to the lungs, pleura, diaphragm, and esophagus. Provides case studies and clinical vignettes to illustrate and support case management decisions. Offers highly practical guidance for quick reference from editor Dr. Edmond Cohen and a team of expert contributing authors from around the world. Features extensive illustrations throughout, including clinical photos and drawings, radiographic images, device images, charts, and graphs.

The 3rd Edition is the most authoritative and up-to-date collection of material from the fields of anesthesia, pulmonary medicine, thoracic surgery, critical care medicine, and pharmacology to present a complete clinical picture. This multi-author work edited by renowned authorities encompasses all aspects of thoracic anesthesia including respiratory physiology, pulmonary transplantation, postoperative pain, and complications. It offers information on the latest techniques and equipment used in intraoperative monitoring, endobronchial intubation, tracheostomy, and mechanical ventilation. Features the work of acknowledged experts in their respective areas. Presents a comprehensive, international, and multidisciplinary picture of thoracic anesthesia. Covers every phase of the anesthetist's responsibilities-from the preoperative assessment of the patient, through intraoperative anesthesia and monitoring, to postoperative management in the intensive care unit. Covers today's hot topics including minimally invasive surgery and transplantation. Examines the latest techniques and equipment for intraoperative monitoring · endobronchial intubation · tracheostomy · lung separation techniques · and mechanical ventilation. Offers new information from many clinical fields including anesthesiology · pulmonary medicine · thoracic surgery · critical care medicine · and pharmacology. Presents the expertise of a distinguished new editor. Includes new coverage including anesthesia for thoracoscopic surgery · lung isolation in pediatrics · and multimodal post-operative analgesia.

This comprehensive handbook delivers “bottom line,” evidence-based guidance in the practice of thoracic anesthesia. Chapters are short and practical and include actionable technical pearls not available elsewhere. The editor and contributors are academic faculty who work at one of the busiest thoracic surgical programs in North America, and their aim has been to integrate essential concepts with practical decision-making. •Detailed guidance for performing more than 30 thoracic surgical procedures •Relevant surgical insights from a senior thoracic surgeon included for each procedure •Full range of modern thoracic anesthetic challenges covered •Essential foundation concepts digested and simplified •Technical aspects sufficiently detailed to be useful •An efficient resource for skilled generalists and trainees