Surgeons & Anesthesia

This manual is a concise guide to anaesthesia in surgery.Beginning with the basics, discussing the role of anaesthesiologists and the surgical team, the following chapters provide a step by step analysis of the complete anaesthesia procedure, from pre-anaesthetic assessment and medication, to theatre sterilisation and patient care during surgery, to assessment of blood loss and the recovery room.Separate chapters are dedicated to the effect of anaesthesia on vital organ function, and guidelines for emergency abdominal surgery.  Key pointsConcise guide to anaesthesia in surgeryProvides complete step by step guidance to the procedureIn depth discussion on anaesthesia and vital organs, and emergency abdominal surgeryIncludes more than 100 images and illustrations