Written by two of the field's most respected leaders, the 4th Edition text provides readers with information on the complete spectrum of pre-existing conditions. Advice on hundreds of complex cases and the latest clinical trials helps professionals avoid life-threatening situations and protect against malpractice claims. Every major syndrome and organ system receives extensive coverage with additional chapters on geriatric and pediatric patients. Over 1,500 up-to-date references direct users to further information on current topics including ischemic heart disease, congestive heart disease, asthma and immune system disfunction.
<li>Covers hundreds of complex cases representing the full spectrum of pre-existing conditions.</li>
<li>Uses tables for quick access to the pertinent aspects of a patient's medical condition.</li>
<li>Offers a consistent format and content with the focused guidance of two expert authors.</li>
<li>Includes information on pediatric and geriatric patients as well as adults.</li>
<li>All chapters have been thoroughly updated. New information on ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, asthma, immune system dysfunction, lung disease, diabetes, obesity, and diseases associated with aging.</li>
<li>Provides additional illustrations to help clarify concepts.</li>
<li>Incorporates the results of the latest clinical trials. </li>

Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease Fourth Edition (Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease)

Medical Books

Stoelting MD, Robert K.

Dierdorf MD, Stephen F.

Medicine

Churchill/Livingstone

The same authorities responsible for the parent text present a concise and highly portable handbook detailing a wide range of pre-existing conditions occurring in surgical patients*including both pediatric and geriatric. The latest clinical drugs and advice on hundreds of complex cases, presented in an easy-to-read outline format puts the most pertinent clinical information in the hands of readers.
<li>Covers hundreds of complex cases representing the full spectrum of pre-existing conditions.</li>
<li>Uses tables for quick access to the pertinent aspects of a patient's medical condition.</li>
<li>Offers a consistent format and content with the focused guidance of two expert authors.</li>
<li>Includes information on pediatric and geriatric patients as well as adults.</li>
<li>Updates all chapters, offering new information on ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, asthma, immune system dysfunction, lung disease, diabetes, obesity, and diseases associated with aging.</li>
<li>Provides additional illustrations to help clarify concepts.</li>
<li>Incorporates the results of the latest clinical trials. </li>

Handbook for Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease

Two of the field's most respected leaders provide critical knowledge on the medical implications of co-existing pathophysiology on the management of anesthesia. Organized by disease, the 4th Edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most current information on definition, current pathophysiology, significant pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors of the disease process, anesthetic judgement, and management. Common diseases are discussed in detail, while rare diseases receive attention based on unique features that could be of importance in the perioperative period. The handbook distills all the critical information from its parent text into a portable and convenient guide. An outline format provides easy access to critical information.

Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease and Handbook for Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease Package

The 3rd Edition features a separate chapter on asthma and extensively expanded sections on peripheral nerve injury, anticoagulation and regional anesthesia, diabetes mellitus, and malignant hyperthermia.

Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease

This pocket-sized companion provides a convenient and rapid source of information to the more in-depth coverage of each disease entity in the main text. Written in an outline format, the handbook details pertinent aspects of a patient's medical condition that can be readily accessed on-site.

Handbook for Anaesthesia and Co-Existing Disease