Stoelting's Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease
Expert Consult - Online and Print
- 5th Edition - April 25, 2008
- Latest edition
- Author: Katherine Marschall
- Editor: Roberta L. Hines
- Language: English
Today’s leading authorities present the succinct, yet thorough guidance you need to successfully avoid or manage complications stemming from pre-existing medical conditions.… Read more
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Description
Description
Today’s leading authorities present the succinct, yet thorough guidance you need to successfully avoid or manage complications stemming from pre-existing medical conditions. Organized by disease, the new edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest information on definition, current pathophysiology, significant pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors of the disease process, anesthetic judgment, and management. A new, more user-friendly design and organization—and completely redrawn illustrations—make reference easier than ever. And now, as an Expert Consult title, this reference includes access to the complete contents online, for convenient reference where and when you need it!
Key features
Key features
- Offers comprehensive guidance from respected authorities to help you effectively manage the complete spectrum of comorbidities before, during, and after surgery.
- Provides case examples that explain how to overcome a wide range of challenges.
- Presents detailed discussions of common diseases, while coverage of more rare diseases highlights their unique features that could be of importance in the perioperative period.
- Examines specific anesthesia considerations for special patient populations—including pediatric and geriatric patients—to help you avoid complications.
- Features abundant tables that provide fast access to the most pertinent aspects of every condition.
Readership
Readership
Anesthesiologists, Anesthesia Residents
Review quotes
Review quotes
"An excellent reference for those who need a comprehensive review of the current practice of internal medicine as it relates to anesthesia...A wellspring of information...worthwhile and useful.” —Anesthesia and Analgesia
" This is a unique and valuable reference that provides anesthesia practitioners with essential expertise on the pathology of coexisting diseases and their implications for the perioperative management of surgical patients." - DOODY'S BOOK REVIEW, 4 Stars
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: April 25, 2008
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
RH
Roberta L. Hines
Affiliations and expertise
Chief Emeritus, Nicholas M. Green Professor of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USAAbout the author
About the author
KM
Katherine Marschall
Affiliations and expertise
Anesthesiologist - retired, New Haven, CT