This book is designed to guide the practitioner in the medical and anesthetic management of the maxillofacial surgery patient, serving as a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that will assist in patient work-up and response to any medical problem. It is divided into four sections that provide an overview of general and basic topics relevant to perioperative assessment, explain the assessment and management of diverse medical issues and co-morbidities, discuss the perioperative, pharmacological, and supportive management of maxillofacial treatment, and identify potential complications and their management. All of the authors have been carefully selected for their expertise in the topics that they discuss. While the book will be especially valuable for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, it will also be highly relevant for multiple other health care providers, including dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, otolaryngologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, medical residents, nurses, and physician assistants.

<p><b>Fundamentals in Patient Assessment: </b>Patient Assessment and Evaluation

Anesthesia Care
Fluids and transfusion
ICU care
GI Prophylaxis
DVT Prophylaxis
Drug interactions
Nutritional Care
Tobacco usage / cessation
Preoperative Testing
Imaging for Maxillofacial surgery
Hemostasis Control
Perioperative Infection Control
Ethical Issues
Medicolegal Issues
Medical Emergency preparation. <b>M</b><b>edical Management of the Maxillofacial Surgery Patient:</b> Cardiac
Hypertension
Pulmonary
GI
Hematology
Endocrine
Renal disease
Neurology
Neuromuscular
Psychiatric disorders
Substance abuse
Pregnancy. <b>Surgical Procedures and Patient Assessment:</b> Dentoalveolar & Implant Surgery
Maxillofacial Trauma
Temporomandibular Disorders
Orthognathic Surgery
Head and Neck Cancer
Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Craniofacial Surgery. <b>Complications. </b></p>