Have you struggled to find information on diathermy, ventilation, types
of anaesthetic, what the anaesthetist does, or problems with positioning
- the little bits other books leave out? If so, then this is the book
for you, anaesthetics tailored specifically to the MRCS syllabus. The
book is presented in three sections. The first focuses on applied basic
sciences for the surgeon. The second discusses peri-operative care and
specific considerations that arise in the surgical specialties from both
the surgical and anaesthetic view-point. Each chapter is written by
clinical specialists in surgery and anaesthesia, with up-to-date
information on topics including damage limitation surgery in trauma,
transfusion practice, CPET testing, and enhanced recovery. The third
section, "At a Glance", is written in an easily accessible, brief format
for revision or reference. Topics covered include, post-operative
cognitive dysfunction, coagulation, fluids and scoring systems. This
is an essential text for all surgical trainees.