Clinical Anesthesiology II (eBook)

Written by experts in the anesthesiology field, this unique resource explores the various issues and complications that arise during the administration of anesthesiology in various clinical settings. To convey the depth and breadth of these potential obstacles, 26 real-life cases are explored and examined throughout the book. Each chapter includes a case summary, discussion questions, and selected references - all of which are supplemented by high quality illustrations and images that provide distinctive visual synopses of key teaching points. Clinical Anesthesiology II: Lessons from Morbidity and Mortality Conferences is an indispensable guide that functions as both a pragmatic reference and compelling read for practitioners and critical care medicine trainees.

Editors: Gerard R. Manecke, MD, Clinical Professor and Chair Jonathan L. Benumof, MD, Professor Associate Editors: Kimberly Robbins, MD, Resident Rekha Chandrebose, MD, Resident Karim Rafaat, MD, Resident Thomas Archer, MD, Resident Daniel Lee, MD, PhD, Resident Benjamin Beal, MD, Resident Seth Herway, MD, Chief Resident All of the Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA USA DR. MANECKE is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and since 2008 has served as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at UCSD. He is credited with helping to elevate the department to be a global leader in basic and clinical research, education and training, and patient care. It now has one of the best funded research programs in the United States as well as one of the most sought after residency training programs. He continues to be active clinically, teach, and conduct research in clinical cardiovascular physiology and is a busy international speaker. DR. BENUMOF is a world-renowned expert on pulmonary physiology, anesthesia for thoracic surgery, airway management, and obstructive sleep apnea. In recognition of his teaching, he has received numerous awards, most recently the 2010 Teaching Recognition Award Recipient for Achievement in Education from the International Anesthesia Research Society. Dr. Benumof has been an Invited speaker at more than 300 national and international meetings. In addition to being an honorary fellow of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of Australia, he was elected lifetime honorary member of the Society for Airway Management.