From the Publisher:

     This hand-sized reference book is the essential guide to everyday anaesthetic practice.  Formatted in alphabetical order, it presents essential information on the management of life-threatening emergencies, invasive techniques and useful procedures in a concise, systematic manner.  It covers common anesthesia issues in surgery and anaesthetic implications for particular medical conditions as well as important pharmaceutical references and dosages.  The scope and coverage is sufficiently broad to be a useful tool for anaesthetists, physicians, registrars, residents and medical practitioners working in rural or emergency settings.

     The second edition of this popular title reflects the significant changes and advances in the field of anaesthesia in recent years.  This edition has been expanded to include more than 70 new topical sections in addition to a complete revision according to current standards, regulations and research.

Table of Contents:

Preface to the Second Edition

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations

Index

Appendix 1:  Drug Infusion Regimes Summary

Appendix 2:  Some Important Biochemical and Haematological Reference Ranges

References