Handbook of Nurse Anesthesia, 4th Edition

Comprehensive Anesthesia Reference: A Guide for Nurse Anesthetists

This authoritative and portable reference is meticulously tailored for nurse anesthetists, providing instant access to essential information at the point of care.

Surgical Procedures: A Comprehensive Overview

Detailed descriptions of surgical procedures elucidate patient monitoring and assessments at every stage: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative.

Drug Compendium: Comprehensive and Informative

Drugs are meticulously organized by generic name with a wealth of information, including trade names, dosages, indications, adverse effects, and more.

Disease Encyclopedia: Key Clinical Insights

Disease descriptions encompass crucial lab results, clinical manifestations, and anesthesia implications, equipping clinicians with the knowledge for optimal patient care.

Tabular and Boxed Data: Quick and Accessible

Over 100 tables and boxes condense vital information, ensuring rapid access to the most pertinent aspects of a patient’s condition.

Expert Author Team: Clinical Relevance

Expert Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) authors distill their clinical wisdom, providing the most current and applicable information for daily practice.

Specialized Considerations for Diverse Patient Populations

Dedicated sections address the unique considerations for pediatric and geriatric patients, ensuring well-rounded preparedness for all patient demographics.

Monographs for Specific Conditions and Procedures

In-depth disease monographs encompass definition, prevalence, etiology, lab results, clinical manifestations, treatment, anesthesia considerations, and prognosis.

Similarly, surgical procedure monographs provide a comprehensive overview, including a brief description, preoperative assessments, anesthetic technique, perioperative management, and postoperative implications.

Drug Monographs: Essential Information at Your Fingertips

Drug monographs comprehensively cover generic names, trade names, indications, anesthetic considerations, pharmacokinetics, precautions and contraindications, dosages, and adverse effects.

Neonatal Anesthesia: Specialized Care

Dedicated sections focus on neonatal anesthetic procedures and complications, catering to the specific needs of infant patients.

Continuously Updated: Evolving with the Field

Regular updates ensure that disease information remains current, incorporating the latest treatment and anesthetic considerations.

Coverage of emerging procedures keeps clinicians abreast of the latest advancements in anesthesia for minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgeries.

Safety and Documentation: Protecting Patients and Practitioners

The latest safety and documentation guidelines empower clinicians to stay up-to-date with the evolving landscape of anesthetic practice.