This fully updated third edition of this popular handbook provides a concise summary of perioperative management of high-risk surgical patients. Written by an international group of senior clinicians, chapters retain the practical nature of previous editions, with concise text in a bulleted format offering rapid access to key facts and advice. Several new chapters cover topics including: anesthetic mortality; cardiopulmonary exercise testing; perioperative optimization; obstructive sleep apnea and obesity hypoventilation syndrome; smoking, alcohol and recreational drug abuse; intraoperative ventilatory management; the role of simulation in managing the high-risk patient; anesthesia, surgery and palliative care; anesthesia and cancer surgery; neurotrauma and other high-risk neuro cases; anesthesia for end-stage renal and liver disease; and transplant patients. Essential reading for trainee anesthesiologists managing seriously ill patients during surgery or studying for postgraduate examinations, this is also a valuable refresher for anesthesiologists and intensivists looking for an update on the latest evidence-based care.

Head injuries are commonplace. Though most patients survive, the consequences, both physical and social, can be devastating. The methods of initial assessment and management can have a crucial effect on determining the outcome of the injury, and long-term effects. However, only a minority of head-injured patients are cared for by Neurosurgeons. The majority are seen by non-specialists, often junior doctors and nurses, and treated in district hospitals where specialist neurosurgical assistance is unavailable. As a guide for doctors and nurses working in the A & E department, or the Orthopaedic or General Surgical Ward, the emphasis of this book is on the early management of the head- injured patient. New to the second edition are chapters on managing the 'disturbed' head injured patient, a chapter of special value to nurses (who often have to deal with this difficult task). A new chapter on anaesthesia and head injuries has also been added, with other chapters significantly revised to reflect the crucial role played by anaesthetists in head injury management. Providing practical advice on the early treatment of minor head injuries, and the management of major head injuries, the book provides advice that will be essential in ensuring effective treatment of these patients. From reviews of first edition: '... an excellent account of the management of head injuries... this one certainly fulfils its stated aim and is to be recommended.' JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, NEUROSCIENCE, AND PSYCHIATRY '... concise and well-referenced... a worthwhile addition to an A& E department's bookshelves.' NURSING TIMES 'The text is easy to read, and is of particular use to non-specialist staff... Useful as an introduction for junior neurosurgeons in training.' ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND

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Strukturiert und konzentriert bekommen Sie hier die pr fungsrelevante An sthesie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin und Schmerztherapie in 5 Tagen. F r alle, die sich kurz vor knapp auf das "Hammerexamen" vorbereiten und w hrend des PJs kaum Zeit haben ist dieses Buch "der Hammer." Die Inhalte sind nach ihrer H ufigkeit in den IMPP-Fragen gewichtet. So k nnen Sie sicher sein, nicht stundenlang Exoten zu lernen, die dann doch nie gepr ft werden. Die Texte sind stichpunktartig geschrieben, sinnvolle Tabellen und Hinweise auf Pr fungsfallen und Verwechslungsgefahren erg nzen die Fakten. Platz f r eigene Notizen bietet die Randspalte, so k nnen Sie auch ganz spezielle Inhalte f r die m ndliche Pr fung festhalten. Und nat rlich k nnen Sie die Lerneinheiten auch auf eine l ngere Zeit verteilen.

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Bedingt durch den demographischen Wandel hat die Palliativversorgung in den letzten Jahren zunehmend an Bedeutung gewonnen. Seit 1997 existieren im Recht der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung spezielle Regelungen fur Schwerstkranke und Sterbende, welche im Mittelpunkt der Arbeit stehen. Es erfolgt zunachst eine Darstellung der Entwicklung von Palliativmedizin und Hospizarbeit sowie eine Einordnung in das krankenversicherungsrechtliche System, wobei auch die Schnittstellen zur Pflegeversicherung behandelt werden. Sodann werden die Rechtsgrundlagen der stationaren und ambulanten Hospizversorgung sowie der spezialisierten ambulanten Palliativversorgung untersucht und Probleme in der Umsetzung aufgezeigt. Abschliessend widmet sich die Verfasserin der Frage, welche verfassungsrechtlichen Anforderungen an die Ausgestaltung der Palliativversorgung zu stellen sind und ob die existierenden Regelungen vor diesem Hintergrund ausreichend sind. "

This well-written text is designed to help students and health professionals understand oncology through real-life clinical scenarios, helping treatment and management decisions. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this practical case-based format is fun to use and imparts a sense of reality to the learning process. The first chapter presents clinically relevant data from molecular biology, statistics and trial analysis, and Quality of Life research with an emphasis on what practising clinicians should know, but might have difficulty finding elsewhere in a digestible form. The second chapter, Making Management Decisions in Oncology presents the principles which guide decision making in oncology and covers the integration of tumour factors, patient factors and treatment factors into the decision making process. Cancer management requires the skills of a variety of clinicians - surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, palliative care physicians, oncology nurses and others. The integration of these disciplines into the overall management of each major tumour type has been emphasised in subsequent chapters. * covers oncology in over 80 cases * includes a guide to oncology information and evidence databases on the Internet * includes considerable coverage of issues in supportive care and symptom control. * deals with issues such as Breaking Bad News & Dealing with Angry Patients

Die Behandlung postoperativer Schmerzen gehoert zu den wichtigsten Aufgaben des Anasthesisten, seiner chirurgisch tatigen Partner und des Pflegepersonals. Obwohl eine Vielzahl von effektiven und sicheren Methoden der postoperativen Schmerztherapie beschrieben worden ist, lasst die Umsetzung in die Routine noch sehr zu wunschen ubrig. Das Ziel dieses Buches in seiner grundlich uberarbeiteten 2. Auflage ist es, das Bewusstsein fur die derzeitigen Mangel zu scharfen und Anregungen fur dringend noetige Verbesserungen zu geben. Theoretische Grundlagen des postoperativen Schmerzes, der systemischen Pharmakotherapie sowie der Lokal- und Regionalanasthesie und alternative Methoden werden beschrieben; ausfuhrliche Reviews der derzeitigen Kenntnisse und praktische Empfehlungen fur die klinische Routine schliessen sich an. Das Buch wird so zu einem wichtigen Nachschlagewerk fur AErzte, Medizinstudenten und Pflegepersonal.

Anaesthetic trainees often have enormous trouble understanding the quantitative aspects of the basic sciences underlying clinical anaesthetic practice. The subjects of pharmokinetics and statistics are often unpopular with trainees, and studied with little enthusiasm. In spite of their reluctance, this is an area that they are required to study and understand as a core part of their training for postgraduate exams. Mathematics and statistics for anaesthetists presents simple mathematical ideas, and explains how these can be used to model and understand problems which arise in clinical anaesthesia. The common features of the underlying mathematics are emphasised through a pictorial/graphical approach, in preference to vast amounts of algebra. The book presents statistics in an informal and less intimidating style that most standard statistical texts, incorporating illustrations and cartoons throughout. The book will be valuable to anaesthetists, in guiding them through what can be an intimidating part of their training.

Each issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia includes thought-provoking case reports that provide real-world insight on a wide variety of clinical scenarios. Now for the first time, this volume brings together 100 recently published case reports, grouped by A&A sections for ease of reference. Framed by A&A editors' take home messages in each section, these original case reports are valuable reading for anesthesiologists, residents, and nurse anesthetists. Examine and learn from 100 clinically significant cases, including: Excessive Surgical Adhesive Mimicking Aortic Root Abscess Tomographic Angiography Elective Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Resection of Endotracheal Tumor Anesthetic Challenges for Posterior Spine Surgery in a Patient With Left Ventricular Assist Device Peripheral Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Postamputation Neuroma Pain Short-term Vision Loss Following Whipple Surgery Delayed Anaphylaxis to Mammalian Meat Following Tick Exposure and Its Impact on Anesthetic Management for Cardiac Surgery And many more Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience: Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Many patients come to the Accident and Emergency department in pain or with conditions requiring local or general anaesthesia. Close co-operation between the staff of the Anaesthesia and Accident and Emergency departments is vital if anaesthesia and analgesia are to be dealt with efficiently and safely. This new edition of Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Emergency Medicine has been extensively revised throughout, especially with regard to resuscitation techniques. It provides a concise guide to anaesthesia and pain relief in Emergency Medicine. Throughout, the emphasis is on the practical management of problems, giving clear instructions about the treatment of common conditions.

In recent years, ultrasound has become an essential tool for clinicians who care for patients suffering from acute or chronic pain. Comprehensive Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Pain Management Injection Techniques, 2nd Edition, depicts in clear, step-by-step detail how to prepare and perform injections under ultrasound guidance. Noted pain expert Dr. Steven D. Waldman’s succinct, easy-to-read writing style guides you through more than 180 useful techniques – all highlighted by hundreds of full-color, oversized images designed to demonstrate the ease and utility of ultrasound in contemporary pain management care.   Features short, highly templated chapters covering more than 180 techniques for head, neck, shoulder, elbow and forearm, wrist and hand, chest wall, trunk and abdomen, low back, hip and pelvis, knee and lower extremity, and foot and ankle. Helps you visualize patient anatomy and correlate it to ultrasound output with high-quality anatomical illustrations, photographs, and ultrasound images that show transducer positioning, proper needle angle, and more. Includes 18 new chapters on the newest ultrasound techniques, including a chapters on US-guided percutaneous tenotomy,  PECS I and II block, TAP block, TLIP block, and Fascia Iliaca Compartment block. Provides authoritative advice from Steven J. Waldman, MD, JD, that leads you to use ultrasound to obtain accurate diagnostic information, provide more beneficial treatment, and enhance the clinician-patient connection that is essential to effectual patient care. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Lebensbedrohliche Situationen im OP und auf der Intensivstation koennen nur bei exakter Diagnostik entsprechend therapiert werden. Eine umfassende apparative UEberwachung hat sich neben der kontinuierlichen klinischen Beurteilung durch die funf Sinne des behandelnden Arztes als unbedingt notwendig erwiesen. Die Ausweitung des Monitorings unter Einschluss elektronischer Messgroessen und intelligenter Verarbeitung macht es moeglich, die Grenzen der operativen und Intensivmedizin zu erweitern. Zweck dieses Buches ist es, UEberwachungsparameter und -techniken aus beiden Bereichen und die Prinzipien, Moeglichkeiten und Grenzen der UEberwachung zu prasentieren.

Pelvic pain can lead to embarrassment, silence, and misdiagnosis. It can hurt your relationship as well as your sense of self. Tackling the stereotypes, myths, and realities of pelvic pain, this easy-to-understand, accessible guide will help readers get the help they need and deserve, offering key information on: - The most urgent questions about the causes of pelvic pain - The more than twenty causes of pelvic pain - How to find the right doctor - The relationship between pelvic sex and genetics - The newest in treatment for pelvic pain and pelvic pain indications - How psychological factors can contribute to and reduce pelvic pain Featuring groundbreaking research and stories from people who've lived it, When Sex Hurts provides the tools you need to stop hurting and start healing.

Written for trainees who are preparing to take the Anesthesia Oral Board exam, Rapid Review Anesthesiology Oral Boards is focused on the most commonly tested topics on the ABA oral board exam. Presented in a question-and-answer format, the book covers 39 different clinical scenarios encountered in the exam, including the Parkland formula to calculate fluid resuscitation in burn patients, ICP monitoring in craniotomy and hemodynamic goals in patients with cardiac disease. Questions follow the normal course of a case, from pre-operative assessment to intra-operative management and post-operative care. The answers to the questions are carefully structured to not only help the reader understand the medicine of anesthesia but also to provide the correct terminology needed to successfully pass the exam. This book is essential reading for trainees preparing for one of the toughest exams of their careers.

This book will enable readers to understand the principles underpinning the management of pain which a particular emphasis upon the care of the older adult. The chapters will explore concepts that are recognised to be involved in the pain experience but each author will then add their own unique perspective by applying the principles to their specialist area of practice and the care of the older adult. It is structured to include the aims and outcomes of the chapter at the beginning so that readers can track their progress, and provides chapter outlines and further reading suggestions foir this unique topic area.

This book provides an up-to-date account of how to deal with the major chronic pain syndromes, including back pain, body and myofascial pain, malignant diseases, neurogenic pain, and headaches. It covers the background knowledge required in practice, and gives clear and concise advice on managing patients who suffer chronic pain. This book is not a technical manual but provides the essential practical information required for effective patient management.

Cardiac Anaesthesia: A Practical Approach is the first concise reference text to cover all aspects of cardiac anaesthesia. Aimed at trainee anaesthetists and cardiac anaesthetic nurses, the book presents clear and concise guidelines enabling the medical practitioner with little or no cardiac experience to develop and practise the required skills. For convenience the book has been divided into three main sections: Anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology Anaesthesia for adults Anaesthesia for children For both adults and children, the book explains how to prepare the patient for cardiac surgery, presents instructions on anaesthesia for different types of cardiac surgery, and provides information on postoperative care. Cardiac Anaesthesia: a practical handbook will be an essential guide for anaesthetists in training, and nurses involved in the care of cardiac patients.

Neurologische, neurovegetative und psychische Veranderungen nach gro- ssen Operationen oder Intensivbehandlungen weisen auf abgelaufene Stoe- rungen cerebraler Funktionen hin. Solche Veranderungen sind bei genauer Analyse keineswegs selten; sie haben ein weites Spektrum der klinischen Manifestation. Wahrend die bestmoegliche Kreislaufuberwachung unter Einbeziehung der fortlaufenden EKG-Registrierung bei Narkosen und In- tensivbehandlungen heute als selbstverstandliche Routine gilt, ist bisher die objektive und laufende Kontrolle cerebraler Funktionszustande unter den verschiedensten Einflussen von Anasthesie, Operation und Intensivmedizin nicht befriedigend geloest. Der klinischen Neurophysiologie gelingt zunehmend - vor allem durch das EEG bei visueller wie auch spektralanalytischer Auswertung - die Dar- stellung funktioneller Veranderungen als AEquivalent bzw. als Ursache klini- scher, neurologischer und psychischer Stoerungen. Von aktueller Bedeutung ist deshalb die Frage, ob anasthesiologische EEG-UEberwachung sowohl vom theoretischen Ansatz her als auch in der praktischen Durchfuhrbarkeit geeignet ist, cerebrale Stoerungen, die durch perioperative Massnahmen aus- geloest werden, fruhzeitig zu erkennen, zu deuten und hierdurch bestmoeglich zu vermeiden oder zu behandeln. Letzlieh steht dahinter die Grundfrage, inwieweit anasthesiologische Massnahmen sich am EEG-Bild orientieren und danach gesteuert werden koennen und ob eine EEG-Analy- se sowohl fur den einzelnen Patienten als auch generell fur die Wertung einer anasthesiologischen Massnahme bedeutsam ist. Diesen Fragen der Relevanz und der Praktikabilitat einer anasthesiolo- gisehen EEG-UEberwachung wird in diesem Buch nachgegangen. Grundla- ge hierfur ist die Analyse von uber 1500 durchgefuhrten EEG-Ableitungen im anasthesiologisch-chirurgischen bzw. -gynakologischen Krankengut.

This concise reference provides a core curriculum for those who have to look after critically ill children. Early recognition of those children who need intensive care, prompt resuscitation, and safe transportation to specialized units are the keys to success for the sickest children. Management of the common disorders is covered in a practical manner, as are the legal and ethical considerations.

Principles of Health: Pain Management, the first title in Salem’s new Principles of Health series, discusses the branch of medicine that deals with causes, evaluation, prevention and treatment of pain across medical specialties. The content of this single volume work discuss pain as both a symptom and a primary disease.

Die Elektrokonvulsionstherapie (EKT), d.h. die Auslosung eines generalisierten Krampfanfalls unter kontrollierten Bedingungen aus therapeutischen Grunden, erlebt seit ihrer Einfuhrung 1938 derzeit beinahe eine Renaissance. Trotz aller Fortschritte der Entwicklung neuer psychopharmakologischer und nicht-pharmakologischer Therapieverfahren bleibt die EKT weiterhin die wirksamste Therapieform fur einige psychiatrische Krankheitsbilder. Moderne Weiterenwicklungen der Anasthesiologie und Intensivmedizin liessen es in den letzten Jahren zu, viele medizinischen Kontraindikationen der EKT zu relativieren und diese Behandlungsform einer grosseren Patientenzahl anzubieten. Erstmals wird fur den deutschen Sprachraum ein Lehrbuch angeboten, das den aktuellen Stand der wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse bezuglich der EKT und anderer biologischer nichtpharmaklologischer Therapieverfahren zusammenfasst. Sowohl auf die wissenschaftliche Aufarbeitung des Themas mit der Darstellung neuester Erkenntnisse bezuglich der Grundlagen- und Therapieforschung als auch auf einen umfassenden Leitfaden fur die klinische Praxis wurde besonderer Wert gelegt."

Regional anaesthesia is currently undergoing a renaissance in paediatric anaesthetic practice, particularly in day case surgery, for post-operative pain relief and in ex-premature babies. However, most practical textbooks of local anaesthetic technique are not written with small children, and particularly newborn infants, in mind.

This practical manual has been designed to aid both those aiming to refresh their knowledge of the techniques of regional anaesthesia in babies and children, and those learning these methods for the first time. Whilst it is not intended as a substitute for direct trainig by experts, its clear and concise text and simple diagrams make it an ideal companion to 'hands on' training in the operating theatre. Both authors have extensive experience of teaching anaestheitc trainees.

The two introductory chapters of this book describe the relevant pharmacological and biological differences between infants, children and adults, and the general practical aspects of regional anaesthesia. The book is then divided into sections describing the nerve blocks of the major anatomical regions of the body. The descriptions of the different blocks can be read independently and include the relevant anatomy, indications, specific contraindictions, equipment, drugs and dosages, Each description concludes with a step-by-step guide to the block illustrated with photographs and simple diagrams.

Sepsis und septischer Schock gehen auch heute noch trotz aller Fortschritte der Intensivmedizin mit einer ausserst hohen Mortalitat einher. Auf der Basis eines verbesserten Verstandnisses der Pathophysiologie dieses komplexen Krankheitsbildes haben sich in den letzten Jahren neue therapeutische Ansatze entwickelt. Dieses Buch enthalt die Beitrage namhafter Grundlagenforscher und Kliniker aus Hygiene, Mikrobiologie, Infektologie, Physiologie, Chirurgie, innerer Medizin, Anasthesiologie und Intensivmedizin und gibt einen umfassenden UEberblick uber den derzeitigen Wissensstand zur AEtiologie, Pathophysiologie, Pravention und Therapie der Sepsis und ihrer Komplikationen.

The new Oxford Textbook of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia provides a comprehensive overview of and a thorough grounding in this challenging subspecialty. Both cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia demand high levels of knowledge and skill, as minimally invasive surgical techniques demand a sounder understanding of the specialties and as more patients with co-morbidities present for surgery. Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Anaesthesia series, this volume covers the anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, post-operative complications, critical care, and all clinical aspects of cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia. Practical aspects, such as team working, and designing and equipping cardiothoracic theatre and critical care, are also included. The expert and international author team use their experience to ensure this textbook reflects current world-wide practice across the globe. This volume is published with a concurrent online version, which features access to the full content of the textbook, contains links from the references to primary research journal articles, allows full text searches, and provides access to figures and tables that can be downloaded to PowerPoint (R). Designed for consultants and trainees in cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia, this is the definitive source of expert knowledge for anaesthetists in this subspecialty. This print edition of Oxford Textbook of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia comes with a year's access to the online version on Oxford Medicine Online. By activating your unique access code, you can read and annotate the full text online, follow links from the references to primary research materials, and view, enlarge and download all the figures and tables. Oxford Medicine Online is mobile optimized for access when and where you need it.

Rontgenthoraxaufnahmen richtig interpretieren

Thoraxaufnahmen, die auf der Intensivstation aufgenommen werden, unterscheiden sich in der Aufnahmetechnik und in den veranderten physiologischen und anatomischen Verhaltnissen von Standard-Thoraxaufnahmen, die am Rasterwandstativ angefertigt werden. Die Interpretation dieser Bilder bereitet selbst erfahrenen Radiologen und Intensivmedizinern haufig Schwierigkeiten.

Der Weg zur korrekten Interpretation: - Rontgen- und Aufnahmetechnik - Strahlenschutz und -belastung - Klinische Problematik und Interpretation von Thoraxaufnahmen auf der Intensivstation.

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Indikationsstellung fur CT-Aufnahmen

Vergleich von Projektionsradiographie und Schnittbildradiographie und mogliche Pitfalls

Ein Praxisbuch von Radiologen, Intensivmedizinern und Medizinphysikern zum Lernen und Nachschlagen. Ein Muss fur jeden auf der Intensivstation tatigen Arzt "