Clinical Anesthesia

Adhering to the same easy to use format as previous editions, the Fourth Edition of this text provides timely and insightful information into the principles of modern anesthesiology, office based anesthesia, hazards and safety in the operating room, and the importance of cost effective testing prior to administration of anesthesia. This comprehensive resource includes new chapters on the hazards of working in the OR, up to date information on how to prevent and manage OR fires if they occur, information on the newest guidelines for preoperative preparation including new fasting guidelines, administration of anesthesia for minimally invasive surgical techniques, and drug interactions