Essentials of Anesthesiology

Gives readers exactly the information they need to excel during their initial experiences working with anesthesia in the perioperative setting. This work provides coverage of the scientific basis and principles of safe practice. It also includes the drugs, equipment, and medical knowledge in anesthesia practice.

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This 3rd Edition of Chung Lam's popular resource gives readers exactly the information they need to excel during their initial experiences working with anesthesia in the perioperative setting. Readers will find concise, yet thorough coverage of the scientific basis and principles of safe practice. It has been completely updated and expanded to reflect the latest drugs, equipment, and medical knowledge in anesthesia practice. The book is sized for pocket portability and is extremely user-friendly, making essential guidance easy to locate and apply quickly. Review of Last Edition: "Invaluable as a means of rapid orientation to a new specialty...The length should allow one to read it completely during the first few days of a rotation, the size of it to be carried in a coat pocket, and the comprehensive index to find and review selected topics rapidly." - "Anesthesia Analgesia".