Thoracic Anesthesia Procedures

Abstract The Thoracic Anesthesia Procedures is a comprehensive summary of all major topics in the field. The book describes thoracic physiology and pathophysiology, airway devices and other equipment, surgical considerations, anesthetic techniques for a variety of simpler and complex procedures, ventilation techniques, postoperative care including pain management, and complications. This is a concise, up-to-date, evidence-based illustrated book for use by both trainees and practicing clinicians as a one-in-all source of evolving knowledge, techniques, and modern technology to provide care safely. The book puts an emphasis on clear, detailed anatomic drawings, latest techniques and images on topics such as the airway, neuraxial techniques, surgical techniques, and monitoring. The chapters are based on the latest published literature and are easy to read with a clinically-oriented approach providing only essential, relevant, and practical aspects of thoracic anesthesia. The book contains contributors who are national and international experts, and its compact size makes it easy to carry around in the operating room.