This guide has been designed for anaesthetists interested in Perioperative Medicine to locate relevant resources on this topic, including those available through the ANZCA library.
Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e by The ULTIMATE reference about syndromes to have on hand to facilitate rapid recognition and perioperative implications --- in full color Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, Second Edition, is the ultimate reference for anesthesiologists, surgeons, internists, pediatricians, emergency physicians and nurses caring for patients affected with special operative needs and acute medical care.; This updated book provides a complete A-to-Z encyclopedic clinical presentation of more than 2,200 syndromes. Extensive cross-referencing of international synonyms, classifications, and other conditions to be considered in the differential diagnosis further expands coverage to more than 5,000 entries.
Core Topics in Preoperative Anaesthetic Assessment and Management by Part of the popular Core Topics series, this book provides a practical guide to pre-operative assessment for consultants and trainee anaesthetists. Chapters cover comprehensive evidence-based guidance for assessing and managing patients with particular conditions, as well as perioperative risk stratification and challenges of pre-assessment. The chapters have been written by specialists in the respective clinical fields, while all content has been edited by anaesthetists to assure it is relevant and accessible to the anaesthetist in the everyday pre-operative clinic. Written specifically for anaesthetists, this resource will allow every reader to contribute effectively in a multidisciplinary approach when assessing and risk stratifying patients to ensure that they are optimised before surgery.
Core Topics in Anaesthesia and Peri-Operative Care of the Morbidly Obese Surgical Patient by An essential read for healthcare providers across all disciplines, this book is a comprehensive guide to the perioperative management of the obese patient. Providing practical guidance on specific aspects of physiology, pharmacology and anaesthetic technique, it addresses the increasing prevalence of obese patients in both elective and emergency settings and the need for a definitive text on the perioperative care for these patients.
Preoperative Assessment and Management, 3e by This latest edition of Preoperative Assessment and Management offers up-to-date, concise, and comprehensive information for anyone who performs preoperative assessments on patients. With a practical, no-nonsense writing style, it provides fast, efficient answers on evaluating patients with neurological, cardiac, renal, endocrine, metabolic, hematologic, musculoskeletal, and other disorders; administering medications; and more. New chapters address the evaluation of acutely ill, obese, geriatric, and sleep apnea patients, as well as business logistics--billing, staffing, remote assessment, and more.
Centre for Perioperative Care - Guidelines and Resources.
CPOC is a new cross-organisational, multidisciplinary initiative led by the Royal College of Anaesthetists to facilitate cross-organisational working on perioperative care for patient benefit.
CPOC is a partnership between patients and the public, other professional stakeholders including Medical Royal Colleges, NHS England and the equivalent bodies responsible for healthcare in the other UK devolved nations.
Hewson DW, Moppett I. Preoperative fasting and prevention of pulmonary aspiration in adults: research feast, quality improvement famine. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2020;2020 Jan 21.
Clair C, Engström Åsa, Strömbäck Ulrica. Strategies to relieve patients' preoperative anxiety before anesthesia: experiences of nurse anesthetists. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing. 2019.
Perioperative Care and Enhanced Recovery after Surgery. Research review. July 2017
A discussion between Prof Andrew Hill (Colorectal Surgeon) and Dr Nick Lightfoot (Anaesthestist) at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (July, 2017).
The discussion centres on principles of Perioperative Care and Enhanced Recovery after Surgery, and will be of interest to all healthcare professionals involved in the surgical process.
Perioperative Medicine SIG
For more information about this Special Interest Group (SIG), including information about recommended courses and details about Fellowships for trainees, please visit the Perioperative Medicine page or the Anaesthesia Continuing Education website.
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