Wylie and Churchill-Davidson's a Practice of Anaesthesia |
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Editor:
| Healy, Thomas E. J. Cohen, Peter J. |
ISBN: | 978-0-340-55309-1 |
Publication Date: | Mar 1995 |
Publisher: | Hodder Education Group
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $150.00 |
Book Description:
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Wylie and Churchill-Davidson's A Practice of Anaesthesia has a superb reputation as a comprehensive yet readable account of anesthetic practice. Building on this tradition of excellence, the Sixth Edition of this classic text has been significantly enlarged and thoroughly updated. With contributors representing a variety of disciplines, this book truly represents the multidisciplinary nature of the specialty. Heavily illustrated and comprising the expertise of over 100 authorities in...
More DescriptionWylie and Churchill-Davidson's A Practice of Anaesthesia has a superb reputation as a comprehensive yet readable account of anesthetic practice. Building on this tradition of excellence, the Sixth Edition of this classic text has been significantly enlarged and thoroughly updated. With contributors representing a variety of disciplines, this book truly represents the multidisciplinary nature of the specialty. Heavily illustrated and comprising the expertise of over 100 authorities in the field, this book will be invaluable to anesthetists who seek a practical approach to anesthesia.
A Practice of Anaesthesia is divided into four main sections. The first covers the history and theories of anesthesia as well as dealing in-depth with fundamental scientific principles. Sections Two and Three examine the impact of disease and patient status on anesthetic practice. They present a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the subspecialties of anesthesia and the application of specific pathological conditions, including burns and head injuries. The final section includes thorough discussions of of medico-legal principles, quality assurance, and medical ethics.
Practical, current, and well-illustrated, you can rely on this timely text for comprehensive guidance on the full range of practical applications of anesthesia.