Westmead Anaesthetic Manual

A step-by-step guide to the management of anaesthetic emergencies, invasive procedures, and regional anaesthesia including ultrasound guided techniques. It details the anaesthetic implications of complex medical conditions and life threatening surgical and obstetric complications.

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The Westmead Anaesthetic Manual Third Edition is a step-by-step guide to the management of anaesthetic emergencies, invasive procedures, and regional anaesthesia including ultrasound guided techniques. This manual also concisely details the anaesthetic implications of complex medical conditions and life threatening surgical and obstetric complications. Fully updated and expanded, the Westmead Anaesthetic Manual also contains the latest expert guidelines on cardiac arrest management, endocarditis prophylaxis, malignant hyperthermia, and many other topics. It is the indispensible, compact guide to everyday anaesthetic practice for anaesthesiologists and emergency care physicians.
Key features of the new edition include: Alphabetical thumb tabs for immediate access to the required information New coverage on ultrasound-guided regional blocks More diagrams and ultrasound images for increased understanding Durable vinyl cover Two-color internal design for improved readability IMPORTANT NOTICE: An erratum for Westmead Anaesthetic Manual 3rd Edition has been released that identifies three errors relating to dosages as follows: Page 120, line 23 Regarding cerebral aneurysm clipping, a bolus of remifentanil 40 A g/kg is suggested to blunt the hypertensive response to intubation. This dose is incorrect and dangerous. Page 122, line 23 Regarding triple H therapy for cerebral vasospasm, line should read hypertension to systolic BP of 120-150 mmHg, not MAP. Page 278, line 25 Regarding the management of raised intracranial pressure the dose of dexamethasone is 16 mg not 16 g.