Organized by disease, the 5th Edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and updated, equipping you to effectively manage the complete spectrum of comorbidities before, during, and after surgery with comprehensive guidance from respected authorities.
• Offers access to the book's complete contents online—fully searchable—for rapid consultation from anyplace with an Internet connection.
• Presents the latest anesthesia guidelines for patients with ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, asthma, immune system dysfunction, and more.
• Includes current information on definition, current pathophysiology, significant pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors of the disease process, anesthetic judgment, and management.
• Features a new, more user-friendly design and organization for quickly finding the answers you need.
• Provides case examples that explain how to overcome a wide range of challenges.
• Discusses in detail the common diseases—as well as more rare diseases—that could be of importance in the perioperative period.
• Offers care guidelines for special patient populations - including pediatric and geriatric patients—to alert you to important clinical considerations and to help you avoid potential complications.
• Features abundant tables for quick access to the most pertinent aspects of each condition.