Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice [Hardcover]

Robert K. Stoelting (Author), Simon C. Hillier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781754690 | ISBN-13: 978-0781754699 | Publication Date: October 3, 2005 | Edition: Fourth

Dr. Stoelting's best-selling and highly acclaimed text, Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice, is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. In 60 concise, clearly written chapters, this book provides comprehensive, current, clinically oriented, authoritative information on all aspects of pharmacology and physiology that are relevant to perioperative patient management. This edition includes all new drugs and new findings on actions and interactions of established drugs.

More than 400 diagrams and more than 100 tables complement the text. This edition's new two-color page design will help readers spot key information. A separate drug index is included for quick reference.

Subscribe to Lippincott's Interactive Anesthesia Library and get online access to the fully searchable content of eight critically acclaimed references in anesthesiology, critical care, and pain management.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 850 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth edition (October 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781754690
• ISBN-13: 978-0781754699
• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.8 x 11.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Medical Books > Pharmacology > Pharmacodynamics
  • #6 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Anesthesia
  • #8 in Books > Medical Books > Pharmacology > Pain Medicine

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3.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate, out-dated information, November 12, 2011

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Mickey "M" (MI USA) - See all my reviews

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I would give it 1-star had the Physiology section not been as good as it is. However, the Pharmacology section is extremely out-dated. In fact, most citations come from the late 1980s, early 90s. For a book published in 2005, that is unacceptable.... especially in a content area that evolves so quickly. I find it hard to believe that this information was even up-to-date in 2005.

I find myself starting to read a chapter, such as the antibiotics chapter, and stopping after just one page due to the inaccurate information they are presenting. For learning pharmacology, anesthesia or non anesthesia-related, I would stick to other, more accurate books: Goodman & Gilman's, Miller's Anesthesia.

In terms of Physiology, this book does an excellent job. However, this book intends to cover both topics. Unfortunately, it only gets half the job done.

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Reference, July 26, 2011

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This review is from: Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice (Hardcover)

This is a great resource for anesthesia providers. I recommend it whether it's a required text or just something you might want to have in your library.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best references yet!, March 8, 2011

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This review is from: Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice (Hardcover)

Stoelting is one of the best authors in the field. After reading many anesthesia textbooks, this is one book you don't want to leave out of your library. The references in this book are numerous for future reading.