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Anesthesia is a practical, clinically based medical science. Its conduct requires Anesthesiologists and Intensivists to learn and understand the principles of applied physics related to equipment responsible for the clinical care of patients. This book is written primarily for anesthetic registrars/residents and their teachers, to assist with preparation for the post graduate, basic science examinations in anesthesia and critical care medicine. Each topic is systematically covered using first principles, contextual examples, and illustrations to explain and demonstrate complex concepts. This comprehensive book is an up-to-date compilation of these scientific principles that can easily be applied to any operating theatre or intensive care unit around the world.

Updated as per the competency based medical education curriculum (NMC). Focuses on the topics asked more frequently in pre-PG examinations. Most suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate aspirants. May serve as a last moment revision book for MD/DA/DNB students. A quick reference for practicing anesthetists. Text is divided into nine sections to increase the comfort of reading. The most important points are presented in italics. Key points are given at the end of each chapter. Wherever feasible, a summary of topics has been presented in a tabular form. Commonly encountered controversies have been tried to be resolved as far as possible. The most recent advances in drugs, equipment, and techniques have been incorporated. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines are based on the American Heart Association (AHA), 2020, update. All recent modes of ventilation have been included.

•Compliance with the Latest Curriculum: Fully updated to cover the competency-based curriculum by the National Medical Commission. •Incorporation of AHA 2020 Guidelines: Reflecting the latest standards in CPR and emergency care. •New Chapters and Content Areas: Including emerging topics and advancements in the field. •Essential for Exam Preparation: Ideal for last-minute reviews and comprehensive exam readiness. •Enhanced Learning Tools: Updated diagrams, tables, flowcharts, and mnemonics for better understanding and retention. •Integration of Practice Questions: Questions on the pattern of NEET and USMLE exams have been incorporated at the end for self-assessment and exam preparation. •Key Points and Facts: Highlighted in separate boxes for quick reference and deeper insights. •Last minute Essentials: Key points crucial for examination, often queried in tests, are summarized at the conclusion of each chapter for efficient last-minute study.

Imaging in critically ill patients is a ubiquitous but challenging line of investigation for the physician as accurate interpretation is often difficult as patient cooperation during the procedure is grossly compromised, and the resultant image is often suboptimal. This book provides details on principles of imaging and the diagnostic hallmarks of common diseases to assist in correct interpretation. It contains guidance to overcome the deficiencies observed during the performance of bedside imaging and equipment handling and addresses the rationale for various procedural/management and imaging approaches. This is a useful companion for most doctors and trainees working in critical care settings.Key Features• Features case-based scenarios in critical care as well as a section on tropical diseases• Appeals to a wide audience of trainees and consultants of critical care medicine, internal medicine, anaesthesiology, pulmonary medicine and those working in the ICU, due to its clinical relevance• Reduces the dependency on the radiologist and helps the physician save time, enhancing the quality of patient care

Considered the go-to reference in airway management not only in anesthesia practice but also in emergency medicine and intensive care settings, Hagberg and Benumof's Airway Management ensures that practitioners worldwide are familiar and proficient with the most recent developments in equipment and scientific knowledge in this fast-changing area. Covering all aspects of this fundamental practice, the new 5th Edition facilitates the safe performance of airway management for all airway practitioners, regardless of specialty, using a concise, how-to approach, carefully chosen illustrations, and case examples and analysis throughout.The only volume of its kind completely dedicated to airway management, this edition features: - Well-illustrated and tightly focused coverage, with anatomical drawings, charts, algorithms, photos, and imaging studies for quick reference—many new to this edition. - Key Points in every chapter, as well as up-to-date information on the latest ASA guidelines. - Two new chapters covering Combination Techniques and Human Factors in Airway Management; all other chapters have been thoroughly revised to reflect current thinking and practice. - A significantly expanded video library, including intubating the COVID-19 patient and new videos on ultrasonography of the airway. - 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.

This book provides clinical tips on the management of common emergencies that are regularly faced by critical care and acute care cardiologists in resource-limited settings. Based on the current guidelines, it explores the evaluation of the patient, followed by its treatment methodology. It highlights the beneficial effects of the use of cardiac drugs during an emergency. There is also a special section on preoperative evaluation and postoperative management of cardiac patients of different subsets. Medicolegal/documentation points are also discussed where relevant. It is useful as a ready reference for physicians, anaesthetists and cardiologists. Key Features• Reinforces certain teachings and recalls certain overlooked clinical points to address emergency situations in a busy, resource limited setting• Explains lucidly what the acute cardiac care/anaesthesia registrar or cardiology fellows ought to do in the intensive care and postoperative wards• Emphasizes the importance of clinical acumen and observation

The aim of this book, part of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) textbook series, is to educate and train practitioners in the safe and competent use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the visualization and interpretation of different conditions. Specifically, the program will train practitioners in the safe and accurate acquisition of ultrasound images in the examination and monitoring of patients in intensive care settings. The readers will be able to obtain knowledge on the use of ultrasound in a safe and effective manner and to learn how ultrasound examination can be used to optimize clinical management of patients. The chapters include ultrasound physics, ultrasound examination technique, optimization of the image, bedside ultrasound diagnosis of different diseases. Different domains will be addressed from the evaluation of different organs such as the heart, the lung, the abdomen, vessels and brain, focusing on the basic skills required to an intensivists working in the general Intensive Care Unit settings. The book - richly illustrated and with electronic supplementary contributions - is intended for anaesthetists and intensivists with basic knowledge of ultrasound physics and practical experience of ultrasound.

This textbook is a fully updated and revised third edition of a highly successful practical guide to the care of the polytrauma patient. Broadening its readership to students, this new edition comprehensively describes the clinical course of multiple and severe injuries, from the accident scene to rehabilitation.It provides essential practical information on the care of patients both with blunt and penetrating trauma to multiple body regions, and discusses the management of truncal injuries (head, chest, abdomen) as well as fractures of the extremities, pelvis and spine. Further, the book highlights associated injuries that may alter decisions concerning patients with polytrauma. This new, revised edition takes full account of recent developments, including the increasing economic pressure on health care systems, prehospital treatment, changes in trauma systems and related education, and the improved survival of polytrauma patients. Also covering improved monitoring optionsalong with issues in late patient outcomes and rehabilitation this work will greatly assist students, emergency personnel, trauma surgeons, orthopaedic traumatologists, and anesthesiologists.

Comprehensive, readable, and clinically oriented, Stoelting's Pharmacology & Physiology in Anesthetic Practice, Sixth Edition, covers all aspects of pharmacology and physiology that are relevant either directly or indirectly to the anesthetic practice—a challenging topic that is foundational to the practice of anesthesia and essential to master. This systems-based, bestselling text has been thoroughly updated by experts in the field, giving you the detailed information needed to make the most informed clinical decisions about the care of your patients.