Anesthesia Unplugged, Second Edition

A lighthearted but effective way to learn all the essential anesthesia procedures§More than any other text, Anesthesia Unplugged , 2e disarmingly demystifies anesthesiology. Featuring an easy-to-navigate atlas-style design, this skill-sharpening book delivers step-by-step instruction on the entire spectrum of perioperative, ambulatory, regional, and general procedures.§Essential for anesthesiology residents, student registered nurse anesthetists, medical students with an interest in anesthesiology, and all Intensive Care Unit personnel, Anesthesia Unplugged , 2e features:§Authoritative, complete coverage of all relevant anesthesia procedures, from the IV and laryngoscopy, to the combined spinal-epidural and transesophageal echocardiography§An efficient organization featuring one procedure per chapter§Critical information broken down into manageable chunks and templates ideal for busy residents and clinicians§600 high-quality illustrations that put key anesthesia procedures into proper clinical perspective §Amusing insights you won t get anywhere else with chapters that include:§The Mask of Zorro: Mask Ventilation;§Whiz-Bank Intubation Gizmos;§PICC Lines Just Really, Really Long IVS;§Goodnight, Sleep Tight: Setup and Mask Induction for Pediatric Patients;§The Lung s Not Down, You Idiot! Lung Isolation;§Thoracic Epidurals What s the Big Deal?;§Stand By Me: The Femoral Arterial Line