Author Description

This volume covers the basic sciences of physics and pharmacology as well as anesthesia for all of the specialized fields of surgery. It treats cardiovascular, lung, liver, and endocrine pathology related to anesthesia, emphasizing patient resuscitation and fluid and electrolyte therapy during the peri-operative, premedication and pre-operative period. It also discusses the management of epidural and subdural anesthesia, and the more common local blocks, with a separate chapter on the medical and legal implications of anesthesia. The work provides a broad background to anesthesiology, offering an integrated basis for decision-making.