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Medical Anesthesiology

Preoperative Assessment

A Case-Based Approach

by (author) Derek Dillane

edited by Barry A. Finegan

Publisher
Springer Nature
Initial publish date
Feb 2021
Category
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Family & General Practice
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9783030588410
    Publish Date
    Feb 2021
    List Price
    $145.95

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Description

This book uses a case-based approach to provide current information on a range of medical issues with the goal of enhancing preoperative evaluation and optimization. It meets the market need for a resource that concisely encapsulates current knowledge on the medical management of specific topics in a setting relevant to the preoperative clinic. In so doing the book aims to improve patient care and safety, enhance resource use, facilitate appropriate and timely management of preexisting conditions and diminish patient concerns.

Organized into sections according to body system, each section consists of chapters delineating a specific disorder. Each chapter starts with a clinical vignette followed by a question-and-answer style investigation of the relevant issues. These questions attempt to address commonly encountered clinical dilemmas where opinion often differs between, and occasionally within, medical sub-specialties. Expertly written chapters are also supplemented bya number of chapters which address special considerations such as the frail patient and chronic opioid use.

Preoperative Assessment: A Case-Based Approach is an invaluable reference for all physicians involved in preoperative assessment including anesthesiologists, surgeons, internists, family doctors and residents in these fields. Nurse practitioners and other allied heath professionals involved in preoperative evaluation may also find this a book a valuable and timely resource.

 

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Derek Dillane, MB BCh BAO MMedSci FCARCSI

Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Canada

 

Barry A. Finegan, MB BCh BAO FRCPC

Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Canada