This handy pocket-book provides the anaesthesist and intensivist with a useful collection of data for easy reference in daily practice. It covers equipment and certain diagnostic procedures, outlines the principles of standard treatment regimes and gives dosage schedules for all widely-used drugs. This fourth edition has been expanded, bringing together data and clinical solutions normally only obtainable from a wide variety of sources. Condensed into one convenient volume, the book offers the ideal ready reference for everyday practice.

1

I. Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and Preparation
II. Anaesthetic Physical Constants
III. Normal Values of Blood Components
IV. Cardiovascular, Renal, and CSF Values
2
I. Respiratory Parameters
II. Respiratory Assessment and Support
III. Blood and Fluid Replacement
3
I. Drugs and Doses
4
I. Clinical Problems and Solutions
II. Miscellaneous
References.

Summary of the Contents:
Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and Preparation. Anaesthetic Physical Constants. Normal Values of Blood Components. Cardiovascular, Renal, and CSF Values

Respiratory Parameters. Respiratory Assessment and Support. Blood and Fluid Replacement
Drugs and Doses. Clinical Problems and Solutions
Miscellaneous
References.