From the Back Cover
A concise and clinically oriented presentation of the basic principles of anesthesiology, Clinical Anesthesiology features:
* Comprehensive coverage of the basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology
* Up-to-date discussion of all relevant areas within anesthesiology, including equipment, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, pathophysiology and anesthetic management, and special problems
* All chapters rigorously updated to reflect the latest advances in practice
* New “Profiles in Anesthetic Practice” features – written by leading clinicians and academicians – offer editorialized counterpoints to traditional views on clinical issues in anesthetic practice
* Case discussions promote application of the concepts to practice and provide a methodology with which to approach oral examinations
* Numerous figures and tables throughout the book condense complex material for easier retention
* The most current, concise, and practical reference on clinical anesthesiology
* The perfect overview of basic concepts and clinical practice for medical students, residents, physicians, and nurse anesthetists
* Indispensable for course review and board examinations
* Includes valuable pedagogical features such as Key Concepts, Profiles in Anesthetic Practice, Case Discussions, and Key Terms
About the Author
G. Edward Morgan, Jr., MD
Department of Anesthesiology
President and Chief Executive Officer
Excellence In Medicine, LLC
OrthoSource Medical Clinics, Inc
Pasadena, California
Maged S. Mikhail, MD
Attending Anesthesiologist
San Fernando Valley Heart Institute
Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Michael J. Murray, MD
Dean, Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences
Professor of Anesthesiology, Mayo Medical School
Rochester, Minnesota
Chair, Department of Anesthesiology
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
