Includes Online Access - Expert Consult

A fine guide to determining the steps to avoid or complications stemming from pre-existing medical conditions in anaesthesiology practice.

A new, more user-friendly design and organization-and completely redrawn illustrations-make reference easier. As an Expert Consult title, this reference includes access to the complete contents online, for convenient reference where and when you need it.

Features:

• Offers comprehensive guidance from respected authorities to help you effectively manage the complete spectrum of comorbidities before, during, and after surgery

• Provides case examples that explain how to overcome a wide range of challenges

• Presents detailed discussions of common diseases, while coverage of more rare diseases highlights their unique features that could be of importance in the perioperative period

• Examines specific anaesthesia considerations for special patient populations-including paediatric and geriatric patients-to help you avoid complications

• Features abundant tables that provide fast access to the most pertinent aspects of every condition