Essential Anesthesia

Dr Tammy Euliano, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, received her MD from the University of Florida and continued at UF throughout residency and fellowship. She has received numerous awards for her dedication to teaching including the International Anesthesia Research Society Teaching Recognition Award, the University of Florida College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher, and nomination to the University of Florida College of Medicine Society of Teaching Scholars. Her research in simulator technology and patient safety have also been recognized by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr. J. S. Gravenstein is Graduate Research Professor of Anesthesiology, Emeritus, University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Gravenstein received his Dr. med. from the University of Bonn in Germany and his MD from Harvard University School of Medicine. Dr. Gravenstein is known worldwide for his work in patient monitoring, patient safety, and simulation technology. His numerous awards include the Massachusetts General Hospital Trustees Medal, and an honorary doctorate in medicine from the University of Graz, Austria.

Introduction; Part I. Clinical Management: 1. Preoperative evaluation; 2. Airway management; 3. Vascular access and fluid management; 4. Regional anesthesia; 5. General anesthesia; 6. Postoperative care; 7. Monitoring; 8. Anesthesia machine; Part II. Applied Physiology and Pharmacology: 9. Anesthesia and the cardiovascular system; 10. Anesthesia and the lung; 11. Anesthesia and other systems; 12. Pharmacology; Part III. Clinical Cases: Case 1. Breast biopsy under conscious sedation; Case 2. Carpal tunnel release under bier block; Case 3. Cataract removal under MAC; Case 4. Cesarean Section under regional anesthesia; Case 5. Gastric bypass under general anesthesia; Case 6. AV shunt placement under peripheral nerve block; Case 7. Open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm in a patient with coronary artery disease.