"Long regarded as the undisputed leading text of its kind, Miller's Basics of Anesthesia provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of both basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology. Under the experienced editorial leadership of Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., the 8th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest advances in practice and important aspects of contemporary anesthesia care, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups. It remains the first learning resource of choice for anesthesia providers, including anesthesia residents and fellows, medical students, and student registered nurse anesthetists, and is also a valuable review tool for practitioners undergoing maintenance of certification or recertification.
Features a reader-friendly format with color-coded section tabs, easy-to-read chapters, and a concise writing style, along with color patterns in every chapter for quick navigation.
Contains new chapters on Clinician Well-Being, Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Environmental Impact of Anesthetics, and Perioperative Medicine.
Covers key topics such as anesthesia neurotoxicity, palliative care, sleep medicine, trauma, and much more.
Includes high-quality images that offer a detailed visual understanding of complex topics, while numerous figures and tables condense material for easier retention and review.
Shares the knowledge and experience of renowned anesthesia expert Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. and a team of more than 80 global contributing authors.
Serves both as an initial learning resource and a useful tool for solidifying the essential ""must know information and reviewing core knowledge for maintenance of certification.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. "
SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Scope of Anesthesia Practice 2. Learning Anesthesia 3. Anesthesia Information Systems SECTION II PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY 4. Basic Pharmacologic Principles 5. Clinical Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology 6. Autonomic Nervous System 7. Inhaled Anesthetics 8. Intravenous Anesthetics 9. Opioids 10. Local Anesthetics 11. Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs 12. Anesthesia Neurotoxicity SECTION III PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION AND INTRAOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT 13. Preoperative Evaluation and Medication 14. Choice of Anesthetic Technique 15. Anesthesia Delivery Systems 16. Airway Management 17. Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia 18. Peripheral Nerve Blocks 19. Positioning and Associated Risks 20. Anesthetic Monitoring 21. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis 22. Hemostasis 23. Fluid Management 24. Blood Therapy SECTION IV SPECIAL ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS 25. Cardiovascular Disease 26. Congenital Heart Disease 27. Chronic Pulmonary Disease 28. Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease 29. Nutritional, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Disease 30. Central Nervous System Disease 31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 32. Orthopedics 33. Obstetrics 34. Pediatrics 35. Elderly Patients 36. Organ Transplantation 37. Outpatient Surgery 38. Anesthesia for Procedures in Non-Operating Room Locations SECTION V THE RECOVERY PERIOD 39. Postanesthesia Recovery 40. Perioperative Pain Management SECTION VI CONSULTANT ANESTHETIC PRACTICE 41. Critical Care Medicine 42. Anesthesia for Trauma 43. Natural and Human-induced Disasters 44. Chronic Pain Management 45. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 46. Operating Room Management 47. Awareness under Anesthesia 48. Quality and Patient Safety 49. Palliative Care 50. Sleep Medicine 51. Perioperative Surgical Home APPENDICES Basic Standards for Preanesthesia Care Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring Standards for Postanesthesia Care
