Crisis Management in Anesthesiology
- 3rd Edition - April 7, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: David M. Gaba, Steven K. Howard, Amanda Burden
- Language: English
Regarded as the definitive resource in this high-stakes area of anesthesia, Crisis Management in Anesthesiology, 3rd Edition, provides comprehensive, up-to-date guidance, practi… Read more
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Description
Description
Regarded as the definitive resource in this high-stakes area of anesthesia, Crisis Management in Anesthesiology, 3rd Edition, provides comprehensive, up-to-date guidance, practical protocols, and simulation-based training strategies for handling a broad spectrum of critical incidents in the OR. This unique guide is an outstanding reference for anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, emergency physicians, and residents—anyone who needs reliable, state-of-the-art information on how to handle a critical event during anesthesia.
Key features
Key features
- Features a Catalog of Critical Incidents that comprehensively outline potential intraoperative emergencies, along with step-by-step guidance for effective response and resolution
- Contains new and updated content throughout, including new events such as serotonin syndrome and tracheostomy emergencies
- Presents new guidance on incorporating special OR caps for personnel, clearly indicating names and position
- Enhances your reaction time and decision-making skills with depictions of sensible solutions for managing critical incidents
- Reinforces essential knowledge on the diagnosis and management of a wide range of life-threatening events, serving as a valuable review for all members of the anesthesia care team
- 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. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Readership
Readership
Anesthesiologists and anesthesiology trainees
Table of contents
Table of contents
SECTION I Basic Principles of Crisis Management in Anesthesiology
Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Dynamic Decision Making
Chapter 2 Principles of Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management
Chapter 3 Teaching Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management
Chapter 4 Debriefing
SECTION II Catalog of Critical Events in Anesthesiology
Chapter 5 Generic Events
Chapter 6 Cardiovascular Events
Chapter 7 Pulmonary Events
Chapter 8 Metabolic Events
Chapter 9 Neurologic Events
Chapter 10 Equipment Events
Chapter 11 Cardiac Anesthesia Events
Chapter 12 Obstetric Events
Chapter 13 Pediatric Events
Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Dynamic Decision Making
Chapter 2 Principles of Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management
Chapter 3 Teaching Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management
Chapter 4 Debriefing
SECTION II Catalog of Critical Events in Anesthesiology
Chapter 5 Generic Events
Chapter 6 Cardiovascular Events
Chapter 7 Pulmonary Events
Chapter 8 Metabolic Events
Chapter 9 Neurologic Events
Chapter 10 Equipment Events
Chapter 11 Cardiac Anesthesia Events
Chapter 12 Obstetric Events
Chapter 13 Pediatric Events
Review quotes
Review quotes
Review of the previous edition:
"The distinguished authors of this latest edition build on these foundations, which now include new chapters on teaching CRM and the vitally important skill of debriefing colleagues after they have experienced such challenging events. The catalogue of critical incidents has been completely overhauled and updated, to reflect contemporary practice with nearly 20 new scenarios added". --Reviewed by British Journal of Anaesthesia, Jun 2015
"Those preparing for examinations, including maintenance of certification, or those preparing others for these exams will find this book to be an excellent resource." --Reviewed by Jane Torrie, Oct 2015
“This is a tremendous book with the single focus of improving patient safety in the fluid situation of anesthesia administration. Every residency program has a curriculum to deal with predictable situations, but not necessarily with unpredictable situations. Other books on similar topics stress medical knowledge to improve the safety of patients, but this is the only one that highlights the importance of the development of cognitive and behavioral skills that are important for averting disaster in crisis situations. This is a must read for safe and better care of patients under anesthesia.” --Tariq M. Malik, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) Doody's Score: 100 – 5 Stars!
"Who should buy this book? The authors state in the Preface that they wrote it for everyone who administers anesthesia, from trainees to experienced practitioners. I have to say that I enthusiastically agree!" --Manuel Pardo, Jr., M.D., University of California (Anesthesiology 2016; 124:738-40)
"The distinguished authors of this latest edition build on these foundations, which now include new chapters on teaching CRM and the vitally important skill of debriefing colleagues after they have experienced such challenging events. The catalogue of critical incidents has been completely overhauled and updated, to reflect contemporary practice with nearly 20 new scenarios added". --Reviewed by British Journal of Anaesthesia, Jun 2015
"Those preparing for examinations, including maintenance of certification, or those preparing others for these exams will find this book to be an excellent resource." --Reviewed by Jane Torrie, Oct 2015
“This is a tremendous book with the single focus of improving patient safety in the fluid situation of anesthesia administration. Every residency program has a curriculum to deal with predictable situations, but not necessarily with unpredictable situations. Other books on similar topics stress medical knowledge to improve the safety of patients, but this is the only one that highlights the importance of the development of cognitive and behavioral skills that are important for averting disaster in crisis situations. This is a must read for safe and better care of patients under anesthesia.” --Tariq M. Malik, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) Doody's Score: 100 – 5 Stars!
"Who should buy this book? The authors state in the Preface that they wrote it for everyone who administers anesthesia, from trainees to experienced practitioners. I have to say that I enthusiastically agree!" --Manuel Pardo, Jr., M.D., University of California (Anesthesiology 2016; 124:738-40)
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: April 7, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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David M. Gaba
David Gaba is a Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine and Associate Dean for Immersive and Simulation-based Learning in Stanford University School of Medicine.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Dean for Immersive and Simulation-based Learning and Professor of Anesthesia, Stanford University; Staff Anesthesiologist and Director, Patient Simulation Center of Innovation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USASH
Steven K. Howard
Steven K. Howard is a Professor Emeritus of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CaliforniaAB
Amanda Burden
Amanda Burden is Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills and Simulation and Professor of Anesthesiology at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation at Cooper University Health Care.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills and Simulation, Professor of Anesthesiology, Vice Chair & Chief of Faculty Affairs, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation, Cooper University Health Care, Camden, New Jersey.