Includes bibliographies and index

ia/anesthesiacoexis00stoe.pdf

[edited by] Robert K. Stoelting, Stephen F. Dierdorf, Richard L. McCammon

Robert K. Stoelting, Stephen F. Dierdorf and Richard L. McCammon

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Harcourt Health Sciences Group

2nd ed., New York, New York State, 1988

United States, United States of America

2nd ed., 3rd print, New York, 1989

Includes bibliographies and index.

Two of the field's most respected leaders provide critical knowledge on the medical implications of co-existing pathophysiology on the management of anesthesia. Organized by disease, the 4th Edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most current information on definition, current pathophysiology, significant pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors of the disease process, anesthetic judgement, and management. Common diseases are discussed in detail, while rare diseases receive attention based on unique features that could be of importance in the perioperative period.
<p><b>Features:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Covers hundreds of complex cases representing the full spectrum of pre-existing conditions.</li>
<li>Uses tables for quick access to the pertinent aspects of a patient's medical condition.</li>
<li>Offers a consistent format and content with the focused guidance of two expert authors.</li>
<li>Includes information on pediatric and geriatric patients as well as adults.</li>
</ul>
<b>What's New:</b>
<ul>
<li>All chapters have been thoroughly updated. New information on ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, asthma, immune system dysfunction, lung disease , diabetes, obesity, and diseases associated with aging.</li>
<li>Provides additional illustrations to help clarify concepts.</li>
<li>Incorporates the results of the latest clinical trials.</li>
</ul>


<p>This book contains black-and-white illustrations.
</p>

Now in its second edition, this updated work examines the implications of co-existing disease for the management of anaesthesia. The text is organized by disease rather than anaesthetic procedure. Diseases of the heart, nervous system, liver, biliary tract and kidneys are among those included.

2023-06-28