Book Description | Essentials of Trauma Anesthesia provides a concise, practical review of the essential elements in the care of the severely injured trauma patient, including emergency airway management, fluid and blood resuscitation, regional and general anesthesia, and perioperative care. Edited by two of the most experienced trauma anesthesiologists in the USA, with chapters written by experts from leading US and Canadian trauma centers with the highest and most varied caseload of critically injured patients, Essentials of Trauma Anesthesia identifies new trends in surgery and anesthesiology practices that impact on the management of trauma patients. Dedicated chapters address the management of special populations including pediatric, geriatric, burn and pregnant patients. Covering the most important topics in trauma anesthesia, Essentials of Trauma Anesthesia provides anesthesiology trainees and practitioners with a practical basis for managing trauma patients. |
Editorial Review | The book is well organized and covers all important aspects of trauma care. Because it is so readable, Essentials of Trauma Anesthesia will be useful for both students and experts, and everyone in between.' Anesthesiology '... an excellent addition to the literature on anesthesia. It is concise compared with other books addressing the same topic, and it gives valuable updates on the management of critically injured patients.' Critical Care Medicine "The book is well organized and covers all important aspects of trauma care. Because it is so readable, Essentials of Trauma Anesthesia will be useful for both students and experts, and everyone in between."
Anesthesiology "... an excellent addition to the literature on anesthesia. It is concise compared with other books addressing the same topic, and it gives valuable updates on the management of critically injured patients."
Critical Care Medicine |
About the Author | Albert J. Varon is Professor and Vice Chair for Education, Department of Anesthesiology, and Director of Anesthesiology, Ryder Trauma Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA. Charles E. Smith is Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Director of Cardiothoracic and Trauma Anesthesia, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA. |
Publication Date | 23-Jul-2012 |
Number of Pages | 324 |