Autor: Hartigan, Philip M. (Ed.)
Practical Handbook of Thoracic Anesthesia
1st. Edition 2012, 350 p. 150 illus., Softcover

About the book:

Concise pocket reference
Organized by surgical procedure for easy reference
Appendix contains critical equations and drug dosing information

This concise, practical handbook is an essential guide to clinical decisions in thoracic anesthesia. The book takes a perioperative approach with a focus on the management of specific surgical procedures. Critical background information on anatomy and radiographic imaging, respiratory physiology, and respiratory pathophysiology is also detailed. This pocket handbook has a format geared toward quick reference, with bullet points and tables highlighting and providing easy access to essential information.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner

Keywords » anesthesia - anesthesiology - pain management - perioperative care - thoracic anesthesia - thoracic surgery

Related subjects » Anästhesie - Chirurgie

Table of contentstableOfContents

I. ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS.- Anatomy and Radiographic Imaging.- Basic Respiratory Physiology.- Respiratory Pathophysiology.- Physiology of One-Lung Anesthesia.- II. ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ASPECTS.- Thoracic Positioning and Incisions.- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoscopic Anatomy.- Lung Isolation.- Airway Devices.- Alternative Ventilatory Techniques.- Respiratory Therapy Devices.- Selected Surgical Devices.- Thoracic Epidural.- Intercostal and Paravertebral blocks.- III. ESSENTIAL CLINICAL MANAGEMENT.- Preoperative Evaluation of the Thoracic Surgical Patient.- General Principles of Anesthesia for Pulmonary Resection. IV. THORACIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES.- Bronchoscopy.- Cervical and Anterior Mediastinoscopy.- Pneumonectomy and Extrapleural Pneumonectomy.- Pleuroscopy and Pleurodesis.- Pleurectomy and Decortication.- Rigid Bronchoscopy.- Anterior Mediastinal Mass.- Bronchoscopic Laser Surgery.- Tracheal Stents.- Tracheotomy.- Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction.- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.- Bronchopleural Fistula and Clagget Window.- Resection of Tumors with Paraneoplastic Effects.- Esophagoscopy, Esophageal Dilation, Retrieval of Esophageal Foreign Bodies.- Esophagectomy.- Anti-Reflux Surgery.- Myomectomy and Zenker's Diverticulectomy.- Sympathectomy.- Lung Transplantation.- Anesthesia for Pediatric Thoracic Surgery.- V. PAIN MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING THORACIC SURGERY.- Acute Postoperative Pain Control.- Chronic Post-Thoracotomy Pain Syndrome.- VI. APPENDIX.- Equations.- Drug Dosages.