Anaesthesia for Thoracic Surgery

Covers anaesthesia for all forms of thoracic surgery, together with anaesthesia for diagnostic procedures as well as pre-operative assessment and post-operative management of the thoracic surgical patient. This edition includes a new chapter on post-operative procedures.

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This second edition covers anaesthesia for all forms of thoracic surgery, as well as for diagnostic procedures. The author explains the basis, both theoretical and practical, for the selection of a particular method of anaesthesia in a particular situation. The assessment and management of the surgical patient before and after the operation are also covered. The book is aimed mainly at trainee anaesthetists and those preparing for the Part III Fellowship examination in anaesthesia.