Long respected as the most comprehensive nurse anesthesia resource available, this new edition continues the tradition of bringing together leading experts to create a balanced reference that applies scientific principles to today's clinical anesthesia practice. Inside you'l find a solid introduction to the equipment and patient care techniques that are unique to nurse anesthesia, along with the cutting-edge research and application of evidence necessary to prepare you for tomorrow.
• New chapters address legal issues, neonatal anesthesia, anesthesia education, clinical monitoring, regional anesthesia, unexpected complications, and more.
• Expanded coverage of chemistry and physics and immunology makes these difficult fundamentals easier to understand and apply to everyday practice.
• More than 600 figures of anatomy, nurse anesthesia procedures, and equipment enhance your understanding of complex information.
• More than 700 tables and boxes highlight the most essential information in a quick, easy-to-reference format.
• The latest pharmacology information om pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, opiate antagonists, and key induction drugs provides an up-to-date resource.
• An easy-to-use organization basic principles covered first, followed by individual chapters for each surgical specialty, ensures that you have the information you need to build your knowledge.
• Thoroughly updated references make finding the latest and most important research in the field quick and simple.