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Nurse Anesthesia
Gain the knowledge and skills you need for clinical anesthesia practice!Written specifically for nurse anesthetists, Nurse Anesthesia, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in scientific principles and evidence-based practice.Coverage includes a review of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug receptor concepts, intravenous agents, neuromuscular blocking agents, and more, followed by a discussion of anesthesia equipment and clinical monitoring, preoperative preparation of the patient, and the use of anesthesia for a variety of surgical procedures.From a team of expert authors led by Sass Elisha, Jeremy S.Heiner, and John J. Nagelhout, this text helps you prepare for certification and also provides a key reference for CRNAs to use in daily practice. Updated information on pharmacology includes pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, opiate antagonists, and key induction drugs. Interactions with other anesthetic agents are integrated where appropriate, along with other important considerations. Overview of basic science provides a thorough basis for understanding nurse anesthesia. Information on Joint Commission (TJC) standards covers monitoring and administering moderate sedation/analgesia, also adding coverage of patient safety, monitoring, and pharmacology. More than 800 full-color photos and illustrations depict anatomy, procedures, concepts, and equipment. Logical organization of the text covers basic principles first, and builds on those with individual chapters for each surgical specialty. More than 800 tables and boxes summarize essential information in a quick, easy-to-reference format. UNIQUE! Expert CRNA authors provide the most up-to-date clinical information for CRNAs to use in daily practice. Handy references make it quick and easy to find the latest and most important research in the field. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest changes in the industry. NEW! Two new chapters include Crisis Resource Management and Patient Safety and Infection Control and Prevention.
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Pocket Anesthesia
Designed for portability and quick reference, Pocket Anesthesia, Fifth Edition, provides the essential information needed by practitioners and trainees on a daily basis.Expertly edited by Drs. Richard D. Urman and Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, this fully updated volume provides a concise and focused review of all areas of anesthesiology in one easy-to-navigate, pocket-sized notebook, making it an ideal reference for residents, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, CAA’s and students, in all clinical settings where anesthesia care is delivered. Follows the bestselling Pocket Notebook format, featuring bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms that make essential facts easy to find and retain Contains fully updated core clinical topics on patient evaluation; pharmacology; airway management; regional anesthesia, POCUS, perioperative monitoring, ventilation techniques, acute and chronic pain management, ERAS, trauma and critical care management, pediatric and geriatric anesthesia, and much more Provides helpful appendices on formulae for quick reference, setting up the OR, management of malignant hyperthermia, and more Features new and expanded chapters on Burn Management, Infection Control and Respiratory Illness Considerations (including COVID-19), Optimizing the Anesthesia Care Team Contains current, evidence-based clinical recommendations
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Anesthesia Crash Course
Anesthesia Crash Course is uniquely positioned to address the needs of new trainees in anesthesia.This book is written in a conversational tone, avoiding unnecessary jargon and distilling the key concepts of anesthesia into easy-to-remember tidbits - an approach in increasing demand by medical students and junior physicians. The audience for this book is chiefly new anesthesia residents, interns, medical students who rotate through anesthesia services, and nurse anesthetists.By demystifying the world of anesthesia, it provides a welcome resource to medical students and RNs who are considering additional training in this popular but poorly understood specialty.Surgical residents who feel they're not up to speed with what's happening on the other side of the "ether screen" would certainly also benefit from reading Anesthesia Crash Course. New anesthesia trainees face an extremely daunting learning curve.As they progress through training, they will read longer and more detailed treatises on every aspect of modern anesthesia.It is not realistic to imagine that someone might finish such a book in the first week of his or her training!Anesthesia Crash Course wil serve as a bridge between a trainee's pre-anesthesia experience and more formal training.It can be read in the last month of internship, or in evenings while completing the first few weeks of anesthesia training.It can also serve as a medical student's accompaniment for a two-week anesthesia elective.
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Miller's Anesthesia Review
Encompassing all anesthesia topics from basic to advanced, Miller's Anesthesia Review, 3rd Edition, by Drs.Lorraine M. Sdrales and Ronald D. Miller, is an ideal study guide to assess your knowledge and deepen your understanding.This easy-to-use resource is conveniently cross-referenced to the newest edition of Miller & Pardo: Basics of Anesthesia.Hundreds of questions cover everything from physiologic and pharmacologic principles through anesthetic machine systems, anesthetic delivery in a variety of settings, and anesthesia administration for a full range of disease states. Corresponds to Miller & Pardo's Basics of Anesthesia to help you make the most of your study time and learn more efficiently. Provides immediate feedback with detailed answers to each question at the end of every chapter, cross-referenced to specific pages in Basics of Anesthesia. Includes new chapters on Neurotoxicity of Anesthesia, Palliative Care, Sleep Medicine, and Perioperative Surgical Home. Brings you fully up to date with revised questions throughout, progressing logically from basic to advanced topics. Covers hot topics such as Implantable Cardiac Pulse Generators, Anesthesia for Robotic Surgery, Perioperative Blindness, Human Performance and Patient Safety, and Civil, Chemical, and Biological Warfare. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase.This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
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What is the difference between local anesthesia and general anesthesia?
Local anesthesia is a type of anesthesia that numbs a specific part of the body, such as a limb or a small area, without affecting the patient's consciousness. General anesthesia, on the other hand, induces a state of unconsciousness and loss of sensation throughout the entire body. Local anesthesia is typically used for minor procedures, while general anesthesia is used for more complex surgeries or procedures that require the patient to be completely unconscious.
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Should wisdom teeth be removed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia?
The decision to remove wisdom teeth under general anesthesia or local anesthesia depends on the complexity of the procedure and the patient's individual needs. General anesthesia may be recommended for more complex cases, such as impacted or deeply rooted wisdom teeth, as it allows the patient to be unconscious and unaware of the procedure. However, local anesthesia can be sufficient for straightforward cases, and it allows the patient to remain awake and aware during the procedure. Ultimately, the best approach should be determined by the dentist or oral surgeon in consultation with the patient, taking into account the specific circumstances and the patient's comfort and safety.
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What happens during anesthesia?
During anesthesia, the patient is put into a controlled state of unconsciousness to prevent pain and discomfort during medical procedures. Anesthesia can be administered through inhalation, injection, or intravenously. It works by blocking nerve signals in the brain and body, resulting in a loss of sensation and awareness. An anesthesiologist closely monitors the patient's vital signs throughout the procedure to ensure their safety.
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Is general anesthesia dangerous?
General anesthesia is generally safe when administered by trained professionals in a controlled medical setting. However, like any medical procedure, there are risks associated with general anesthesia, such as allergic reactions, breathing problems, and adverse reactions to the medications used. The overall risk of complications is low, but it is important for patients to discuss any concerns with their healthcare provider before undergoing anesthesia.
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Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia
Current, comprehensive, and evidence-based, Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management, 8th Edition, offers practical guidance from today's international leaders in cardiac anesthesiology, helping you to optimize perioperative outcomes, avoid complications, and ensure maximum patient safety.Dr. Joel A. Kaplan, along with an expert team of associate editors, guides you through today's clinical challenges, including expanded coverage of critical care, the newest approaches to perioperative assessment and management, state-of-the art diagnostic techniques, and cardiovascular and coronary physiology. Covers the full spectrum of contemporary cardiothoracic anesthesia practice, including preoperative assessment, physiology, pharmacology, monitoring, transesophageal echocardiography, coagulation, specific cardiac procedures, extracorporeal circulation, postoperative pain treatment, and management of the complex patient with cardiac disease. Includes expanded coverage of critical care topics, reflecting the increased perioperative care now provided by anesthesiologists in the ICU. Contains new chapters on Structural Heart Disease Procedures; Cardiorespiratory Effects of COVID-19; Critical Care Ultrasound; Intensive Unit Management of Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support; and Postoperative Care of the Heart and Lung Transplant Patient. Features more than 900 full-color illustrations, decision trees, charts, and graphs (over one-third are new) that aid in visual understanding of complex topics. Provides access to over 120 videos, including a range of echocardiography clips. Contains balanced, dependable, and updated content on all aspects of the anesthetic management of cardiac surgical procedures, as well as cardiology procedures performed in catheterization and electrophysiologic laboratories. Places new emphasis on cardiac devices requiring perioperative care, including cardiac implanted electrical devices and ventricular assist devices. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
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Miller's Anesthesia Review
Covering all anesthesia topics from basic to advanced, Miller's Anesthesia Review, 4th Edition, is an ideal resource for self-assessment and deepening your understanding of this ever-expanding and challenging field.Edited by Drs. Lorraine M. Sdrales and Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., this authoritative guide provides high-yield study points in an easy-to-read, bulleted format, along with hundreds of questions, answers, and rationales to help you test your knowledge and identify knowledge gaps for further study.Conveniently cross-referenced to the latest edition of Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia, it covers everything from physiologic and pharmacologic principles through anesthetic machine systems, anesthetic delivery in a variety of settings, and anesthesia administration for a full range of disease states. Uses an efficient, bulleted outline format for each chapter, summarizing core content and providing self-test questions and workbook tasks that test your conceptual knowledge and rationale. Brings you fully up to date with revised questions throughout, progressing logically from basic to advanced topics. Includes selected figures, tables, and clinical pearls boxes to emphasize key concepts. Features new chapters that reflect the breadth and scope of the practice of anesthesiology, including Clinician Well-Being, Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Environmental Impact of Anesthesia, and Perioperative Medicine. Provides up-to-date coverage of hot topics such as anesthesia neurotoxicity, sleep medicine, and more. Corresponds to Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia to help you make the most of your study time, learn more efficiently, and pursue further information if needed. Ideal for anesthesia providers of all levels, from new learners to more experienced practitioners. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook includes interactive multiple-choice questions, and allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
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Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review
Offering complete, up-to-date coverage of everything from basic science through current clinical practice, Hall Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review, 6th Edition, provides 1,000 review questions that help you improve your mastery of anesthesiology.You'll reinforce your current knowledge, identify areas that require more study, and improve your long-term retention of the material - all while preparing for certification and re-certification examinations as well as clinical practice. Provides 1,000 completely updated review questions (more than 100 are brand-new) with explanations in the answers.Every question has been reviewed by at least one additional author and vetted by Mayo residents to ensure a consistent level of difficulty. Familiarizes you with the current ABA exam content and format, with challenging board review questions and answers covering the latest discoveries and techniques in physics, biochemistry, and anesthesia equipment; the newest drugs and drug categories; and the most recent information on all anesthesia subspecialties. Allows you to test interactively online with a scoreboard and notes field. Offers discussions after each question, along with corresponding page references to major anesthesia texts so it's easy to find more information on any subject. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
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Miller's Basics of Anesthesia
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.
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Is general anesthesia risky?
General anesthesia carries some risks, as with any medical procedure. These risks can include allergic reactions, breathing problems, and potential complications with other medical conditions. However, the overall risk of serious complications is relatively low, and anesthesiologists are highly trained to monitor and manage patients during anesthesia to minimize these risks. It's important for patients to discuss any concerns with their healthcare provider and follow pre-operative instructions to help reduce the potential risks associated with general anesthesia.
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Is local anesthesia painful?
Local anesthesia can cause some discomfort during the injection process, as it involves a small needle being inserted into the skin. However, the discomfort is usually minimal and short-lived. Once the anesthesia takes effect, the area should be numb and the procedure should be painless. Overall, the temporary discomfort of the injection is typically well worth the pain relief provided by the local anesthesia.
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Does anesthesia not work?
Anesthesia generally works very effectively in numbing pain and inducing unconsciousness during medical procedures. However, there are rare cases where anesthesia may not work as expected due to factors such as individual differences in response to anesthesia, drug interactions, or underlying medical conditions. In these cases, anesthesiologists may need to adjust the dosage or type of anesthesia to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure. Overall, while anesthesia is highly effective, it is important for medical professionals to carefully monitor and adjust its administration to meet the specific needs of each patient.
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Do anesthesia injections hurt?
Anesthesia injections can cause some discomfort, but the level of pain experienced varies from person to person. The initial prick of the needle may cause a brief stinging sensation, but the area should quickly become numb as the anesthesia takes effect. Additionally, healthcare providers can use techniques to minimize discomfort, such as applying a numbing cream or using a smaller needle. Overall, while anesthesia injections may cause some discomfort, the goal is to ensure that the patient is as comfortable as possible during the procedure.
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