Day Care Anaesthesia
Author | : Ian Smith |
Publisher | : BMJ Books |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2000-11-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 0727914227 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780727914224 |
Rating | : 4/5 (224 Downloads) |
Download or read book Day Care Anaesthesia written by Ian Smith and published by BMJ Books. This book was released on 2000-11-02 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.