Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease Fourth Edition (Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease) [Hardcover]

Robert K. Stoelting MD (Author), Stephen F. Dierdorf MD (Author), Stephen Dierdorf (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0443066043 | ISBN-13: 978-0443066047 | Publication Date: March 21, 2002 | Edition: 4

Written by two of the field's most respected leaders, the 4th Edition text provides readers with information on the complete spectrum of pre-existing conditions. Advice on hundreds of complex cases and the latest clinical trials helps professionals avoid life-threatening situations and protect against malpractice claims. Every major syndrome and organ system receives extensive coverage with additional chapters on geriatric and pediatric patients. Over 1,500 up-to-date references direct users to further information on current topics including ischemic heart disease, congestive heart disease, asthma and immune system disfunction.

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About the Author

Robert K. Stoelting, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; and Stephen F. Dierdorf, MD, Professor, Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 4 edition (March 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0443066043
• ISBN-13: 978-0443066047
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #683,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for reference and study, July 19, 2005

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Terry Lynn Edwards, M.D. (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease Fourth Edition (Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease) (Hardcover)

This is now the fourth edition of this textbook that the reviewer has purchased. The first edition was the reviewer's companion during the senior year of medical school and residency training, when the appropriate sections were read whenever encountering patients with one of the discussed diseases. The second edition was the reviewer's most-used texbook during preparation for the anesthesiology oral examination. Most recently, a second copy of this most recent edition was purchased as the required textbook for a resident rotation in preoperative evaluation. This book has a place on the shelf of any anesthesiologist who is preparing for the oral boards or in practice.
The pathologic "horses" are well discussed, which makes this book an excellent starting point for a reasonably bright medical student interested in anesthesiology. A number of "zebras" are also presented, but there is not much detail concerning the "unicorns". The emphasis is a bit heavier on adult diseases than pediatric disease. For the real "unicorns" in adults and children, there are books devoted exclusively to the anesthetic implications of uncommon diseases in general, or genetic diseases in particular.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Previous reviews are outdated!, March 17, 2003

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G. Allen (WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease Fourth Edition (Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease) (Hardcover)

The previous 3 reviews were written before the release of this new edition. Still the best single book to read for the oral Boards. All clinicians should own a copy and refer to it often.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, August 7, 2004

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Griggsby Wright, MD (New Mexico/Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease Fourth Edition (Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease) (Hardcover)

This book is very good for the integration of patient care with pathophysiological conditions or co-morbidities. A must have before addressing your patients with higher ASA number assignments.