This book is a comprehensive guide to the monitoring of different organ systems in anaesthetics and intensive care. Divided into nine sections, the text begins with an introduction to the evolution of monitoring equipment, computerised reporting, and minimum standards. The following sections cover monitoring techniques for different systems of the body - cardiovascular, respiratory, central and peripheral nervous, musculoskeletal, metabolic, and coagulation. The final chapters discuss the monitoring of pain and related topics such as ventilator waveforms, foetal monitoring, and future technologies. The book also features discussion on research-based monitoring ideas for the future, including quantifying pain, sedation, and maternal-foetal safety management. Key points Comprehensive guide to the monitoring of organ systems in anaesthetics and intensive care In depth coverage of many different systems of the body Includes discussion on pain monitoring and future technologies Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams

Yearbook of Anesthesiology - 9 is an up-to-date guide to the latest advances in anaesthesiology practice. Comprising 25 chapters covering all three specialties associated with anaesthesiology - regional and general anaesthesia, pain, and intensive care - this book presents the most recent information in the field, in a concise and highly illustrated format. The book covers the complete field from techniques and post-surgical recovery, to pharmacology, non-technical skills and medicolegal issues. This new volume features chapters on anaesthetic issues in the management of elderly or paediatric patients; the status of platelet rich plasma in chronic pain conditions and degenerative diseases; and double lumen endotracheal tubes and gas embolism. The final chapter of the book - Journal Scan - covers recent articles published in respected journals, accompanied by reviews and interpretations by experts in the field. Key points Up-to-date guide to latest advances in anaesthesiology In depth coverage of all three sub-specialties - regional and general anaesthesia, pain, and intensive care Features new topics including management of elderly or paediatric patients; the status of platelet rich plasma in chronic pain conditions and degenerative diseases; and double lumen endotracheal tubes and gas embolism Includes recent journal articles with reviews and interpretations by experts in the field

Yearbook of Anesthesiology-8 is an up-to-date guide to the latest advances in anaesthesiology practice. Comprising 25 chapters covering all three specialties associated with anaesthesiology - regional and general anaesthesia, pain, and intensive care - this book presents the most recent information in the field, in a concise and highly illustrated format. The book covers the complete field from techniques and post-surgical recovery, to pharmacology, non-technical skills and medicolegal issues. This new volume features chapters on obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, implications of clinical practice guidelines, renal replacement therapy, management of organophosphorus poisoning, and failed epidural block. The final chapter of the book - Journal Scan - covers recent articles published in respected journals, accompanied by reviews and interpretations by experts in the field. Key points Up-to-date guide to latest advances in anaesthesiology In depth coverage of all three sub-specialties - regional and general anaesthesia, pain, and intensive care Features new topics including obstetric anaesthesia, renal replacement therapy, and failed epidural block Includes recent journal articles with reviews and interpretations by experts in the field

Yearbook of Anesthesiology-6 is an up-to-date guide to the latest advances in anaesthesiology practice. Comprising 24 chapters covering all three specialties associated with anaesthesiology - anaesthesia, pain and intensive care - this book presents the most recent information in the field, in a concise and highly illustrated format. The book covers the complete field from techniques and post surgical recovery, to pharmacology, non technical skills and medicolegal issues. Neurological complications and the management of patients with specific associated disorders (maxillofacial or brain trauma, anaphylaxis etc), are discussed in depth. A complete chapter is dedicated to biomarkers in anaesthesiology and the final section of the book - Journal Scan - presents commentary by experts on a selection of articles published in respected journals in the past year. Key Points Presents latest advances in the field of anaesthesiology In depth coverage of the three subspecialty areas within the field Discusses all aspects from techniques and recovery, to pharmacology and medicolegal issues Includes Journal Scan providing expert commentary on recent journal articles