Product Description

This practical, portable handbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date information for all clinicians who need to perform preoperative assessments. The emphasis on both the pathophysiology of disease states relevant to anesthesiology, and the history and physical examination required for diagnosis and laboratory testing gives readers the necessary tools to apply to patients in diverse practice settings. Detailed case studies, tables, and illustrations enhance the topics covered in the book. Other features include: chapters regarding risk assessment, data management, electronic medical records, and development of practice guidelines.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1111209 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Customer Reviews

So informative!!
I won't write a long review for this book, as I often think that people just skim them anyways. All I do want to say is that this handbook is just perfect for what I needed it for! It is full of excellent information on preoperative assessment! It is not just for physicians or anaesthetists! I am using it in my preoperative nursing assessments! It is full of excellent information for understanding where anaesthetists are coming from when they request further tests! I have learned so much from reading this book, and feel as though it has added so much to my assessments!

The only negative would be that it is US based (and I am nursing in the UK)so many of the medications, and tests preformed are centered around the US (also it is centered around their pay-as-you-go health care system) But to be honest, this is only a small negative.

I really recommend this book to any anaesthetist, Doctor OR NURSE who is wanting to increase their knowledge base on preoperative assessments.