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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

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

  • 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

Anesthesiologists, Anesthesia Residents

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

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 25, 2008
  • Language: English

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, USA

About the author

KM

Katherine Marschall

Affiliations and expertise
Anesthesiologist - retired, New Haven, CT