This book discusses the provision of anaesthesia for day case patients from the preoperative period until discharge and patient follow-up. Provides information on patient selection, management of pain and sickness, the recovery process and problems which may occur after surgery. All forms of anaesthesia are covered, including local anaesthesia and nerve blocks, general anaesthesia (with inhaled and injected drugs) and the use of sedatives to supplement local anaesthesia. The special needs of the child are also addressed.
About the AuthorIan Smith is the editor of Day Care Anaesthesia, published by Wiley.
Book InformationISBN 9780727914224
Author Ian SmithFormat Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint BMJ BooksPublisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 508g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 158mm * 18mm