Objective Anaesthesia Review (4^th Ed.) A Comprehensive Textbook for the Examinees

The fourth edition of this comprehensive review of anaesthesia provides trainees with the latest information and developments in the field.

Divided into two sections, the first part of the book discusses diseases and disorders across 39 cases. The second section covers the complete range of anaesthesia equipment.

The text has been fully revised and this edition includes new topics including cardiopulmonary exercise tests, management of acute postoperative pain, and video laryngoscope.

The book is presented in an easy to follow question and answer format, with emphasis on topics often encountered in examinations.

More than 250 photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning.

Key points

• Fourth edition of comprehensive review of anaesthesia for trainees
• Fully revised text with new topics added, presented in question and answer format
• Emphasis on topics often encountered in examinations
• Previous edition (9789350905043) published in 2013

Section 1: Cases

• Mitral Stenosis with Pulmonary Hypertension
• Ischemic Heart Disease
• Anesthetic Considerations for Hypertensive Patient
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Anesthetic Considerations in a Patient with Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Permanent Pacemaker
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Pneumonectomy
• Bronchiectasis with Lung Abscess
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Intercostal Drain
• Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
• Pregnancy: Physiological Changes and Anaemia
• Emergency Lower Segment Cesarean Section
• Non-obstetric Surgery in a Pregnant Patient
• Amniotic Fluid Embolism
• Obstetric Hemorrhage
• Hydrocephalus
• Meningomyelocele
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Managing Difficult Airway
• Burns
• Anesthesia for Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
• Geriatric Patient
• Transurethral Resection of Prostate
• Proximal Fracture Femur
• Cataract
• Morbid Obesity
• Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Colles’ Fracture
• Kyphoscoliosis
• Large Thyroid Mass
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Transplant
• Tonsillectomy
• Circumcision
• Acute Postoperative Pain
• Pharmacokinetic Principles in Anesthesia

Section 2: Anesthesia Equipment and Table Viva

• Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Pulmonary Function Tests
• Anesthesia Machine
• Vaporizers
• Anesthesia Breathing Systems
• Endotracheal Tubes, Lung Isolation Devices and Combitube
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Airways, Connectors, Laryngoscopes and Non-Rebreathing Valves
• Electrocardiography
• X-ray Interpretation for the Budding Anaesthesiologist
• Supraglottic Airway Devices
• Regional Anesthesia Instruments
• Nerve Locator and Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
• Oxygen Therapy Devices and Manual Resuscitator
• Video laryngoscopes
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET/CPEX/CPX)

Atul P Kulkarni MD
Professor and Head, Division Critical Care

JV Divatia MD
Professor and Head

Vijaya P Patil MD
Professor

All at Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India