This guide has been designed to provide general information and a listing of core resources for anaesthetists, including those available through the ANZCA library.
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Anesthesia Equipment, 3e by Anesthesia Equipment, 3rd Edition, provides detailed information on the intricate workings of each device or workstation, keeping you fully up to date and helping you meet both equipment and patient care challenges. Details the latest machines, vaporizers, ventilators, breathing systems, vigilance, ergonomics, and simulation.
Emergencies in Anaesthesia, 3e by The third edition of Emergencies in Anaesthesia is a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered during, and immediately following, anaesthesia. Re-structured to follow the ABCDE emergency approach, this handbook guides the clinician through what to do and when, in a format that can be used rapidly.
General Anesthesia Research by This book explores several aspects of the research in the field of general anesthesia, including mechanisms of action of inhaled and intravenous hypnotic agents; the anesthetics-induced neurotoxicity in children and elderly; features and physiopathology of postoperative cognitive side effects; and findings from preclinical research focused on the recognition of potential links between anesthetics and cancer cell biology.
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14e by Known for its clear presentation style, single-author voice, and focus on content most relevant to clinical and pre-clinical students, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Edition, employs a distinctive format to ensure maximum learning and retention of complex concepts. A larger font size emphasizes core information, while supporting information, including clinical examples, are detailed in smaller font and highlighted in pale blue - making it easy to quickly skim the essential text or pursue more in-depth study. This two-tone approach, along with other outstanding features, makes this bestselling text a favorite of students worldwide. Offers a clinically oriented perspective written with the clinical and preclinical student in mind, bridging basic physiology with pathophysiology. Focuses on core material and how the body maintains homeostasis to remain healthy, emphasizing the important principles that will aid in later clinical decision making.Articles of interest
Martínez-Navarro Miriam, Maldonado R, Baños Josep-E. Why mu-opioid agonists have less analgesic efficacy in neuropathic pain? European Journal of Pain. 2019;23(3):435-454.
Gleich SJ, Pearson ACS, Lindeen KC, Hofer RE, Gilkey GD, Borst LF, et al. Emergency Manual Implementation in a Large Academic Anesthesia Practice: Strategy and Improvement in Performance on Critical Steps. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2019 Feb;128(2): 335-341.
Morrison CE, Ritchie-McLean S, Jha A, Mythen M. Two hours too long: time to review fasting guidelines for clear fluids. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2019.
Tung A, Fergusson N.A, Ng N, Hu V, Dormuth C, Griesdale D.E.G. Medications to reduce emergence coughing after general anaesthesia with tracheal intubation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2020;124(4):480-495.
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