
Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia
- 9th Edition - May 3, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editor: Manuel Pardo
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 0 7 2 2 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 0 7 2 3 - 9
Renowned as the leading text of its kind, "Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia" delivers comprehensive yet succinct coverage of both fundamental science and clinical practice. Under… Read more
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Renowned as the leading text of its kind, "Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia" delivers comprehensive yet succinct coverage of both fundamental science and clinical practice. Under the expert editorial leadership of Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., the 9th Edition has been meticulously revised to incorporate the latest advancements in the field. It addresses critical aspects of contemporary anesthesia care, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and considerations for diverse patient populations. This indispensable resource remains the top choice for anesthesia providers, including residents, fellows, medical students, and student registered nurse anesthetists. Additionally, it serves as an essential review tool for practitioners undergoing maintenance of certification or recertification.
- Features a reader-friendly format with color-coded section tabs, easy-to-read chapters, and a concise writing style, along with color patterns in every chapter for quick navigation
- Covers key topics such as anesthesia neurotoxicity, palliative care, sleep medicine, trauma, and much more
- Includes high-quality images that offer a detailed visual understanding of complex topics, while numerous figures and tables condense material for easier retention and review
- Shares the knowledge and experience of renowned anesthesia expert Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. and a team of more than 80 global contributing authors
- Serves both as an initial learning resource and a useful tool for solidifying the essential “must know” information and reviewing core knowledge for maintenance of certification
Anesthesiology residents and fellows, nurse anesthetists/anesthesiology assistants, practicing anesthesiologists
Section I INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 SCOPE OF ANESTHESIA PRACTICE Chapter 2 LEARNING ANESTHESIA Chapter 3 CLINICIAN WELL-BEING Section II PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY Chapter 4 BASIC PHARMACOLOGIC PRINCIPLES Chapter 5 CLINICAL CARDIAC AND PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY Chapter 6 AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM Chapter 7 INHALED ANESTHETICS Chapter 8 INTRAVENOUS ANESTHETICS Chapter 9 OPIOIDS Chapter 10 LOCAL ANESTHETICS Chapter 11 NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AND REVERSAL AGENTS Chapter 12 ANESTHETIC NEUROTOXICITY Section III PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION AND INTRAOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT Chapter 13 PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION Chapter 14 CHOICE OF ANESTHETIC TECHNIQUE Chapter 15 ANESTHESIA DELIVERY SYSTEMS Chapter 16 AIRWAY MANAGEMENT Chapter 17 SPINAL, EPIDURAL, AND CAUDAL ANESTHESIA Chapter 18 PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCKS Chapter 19 PATIENT POSITIONING AND ASSOCIATED RISKS Chapter 20 ANESTHETIC MONITORING Chapter 21 POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND Chapter 22 ACID–BASE BALANCE AND BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS Chapter 23 HEMOSTASIS Chapter 24 FLUID MANAGEMENT Chapter 25 BLOOD THERAPY Section IV SPECIAL ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 26 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Chapter 27 CHRONIC PULMONARY DISEASE Chapter 28 RENAL, LIVER, AND BILIARY TRACT DISEASE Chapter 29 NUTRITIONAL, GASTROINTESTINAL, AND ENDOCRINE DISEASE Chapter 30 CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASE Chapter 31 OPHTHALMOLOGY AND OTOLARYNGOLOGY Chapter 32 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Chapter 33 OBSTETRICS Chapter 34 PEDIATRICS Chapter 35 GERIATRICS Chapter 36 ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION Chapter 37 OUTPATIENT ANESTHESIA Chapter 38 ANESTHESIA FOR PROCEDURES IN NONOPERATING ROOM LOCATIONS Section V THE RECOVERY PERIOD Chapter 39 POSTANESTHESIA RECOVERY Chapter 40 PERIOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT SECTION VI CONSULTANT ANESTHETIC PRACTICE Chapter 41 CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Chapter 42 PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE Chapter 43 ANESTHESIA FOR TRAUMA Chapter 44 CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT Chapter 45 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION Chapter 46 QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY IN ANESTHESIA CARE Chapter 47 PALLIATIVE CARE Chapter 48 SLEEP MEDICINE AND ANESTHESIA Chapter 49 ANESTHESIA AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- Edition: 9
- Latest edition
- Published: May 3, 2027
- Language: English
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Manuel Pardo
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Anesthesia, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA