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Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine,

Edition 5

Editors: By Baha Al-Shaikh, FRCA and Simon G. Stacey, FRCA FFICM

Publication Date: 24 Jan 2018

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Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine is a highly practical textbook for trainees in anaesthesia and an invaluable guide for all those who work with anaesthetic equipment, including anaesthetic and intensive care nurses and operating department practitioners.

The superbly organized and easy-to read format of the book has been retained from previous editions. The text has been comprehensively updated and more focused on the FRCA with the addition of exam tips and new questions. A new chapter addresses the topical and ever expanding field of ‘Point of Care Testing’ in anaesthesia and intensive care. Clear colour photographs and illustrations as well as over 100 interactive self-assessment OSCE questions complete this concise account of anaesthetic equipment and its use in clinical settings.

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By Baha Al-Shaikh, FRCA, Consultant Anaesthetist (Retd), Bethersden, Kent, UK and Simon G. Stacey, FRCA FFICM, Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist, Bart’s Heart Centre, Bart's and The London NHS Trust, London, UK

1 Medical gas supply

2 The anaesthetic machine

3 Pollution in theatre and scavenging

4 Breathing systems

5 Tracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes and airways

6 Masks and oxygen delivery devices

7 Laryngoscopes and tracheal intubation equipment

8 Ventilators

9 Humidifaction and filtration

10 Non-invasive monitoring

11 Invasive monitoring

12 Pumps, pain management and regional anaesthesia

13 Additional equipment used in anaesthesia and intensive care

14 Point of care testing

15 Electrical safety

Appendix A: Safety and standards

Appendix B: Graphical symbols for use in labelling medical devices

Appendix C: Decontamination of medical equipment

Appendix D: Directory of manufacturers

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Reviews of the previous edition

"A valuable source of information for those interested in learning about anaesthetic equipment and how the various types of product operate ... easy to read, clearly laid out, and well-illustrated."

British Journal of Anaesthesia

"The book covers just about everything you need to know about anaesthetic equipment ... I would recommend it as an excellent starting manual for novice anaesthetists, as well as for trainees preparing for their FRCA examinations."

Anaesthesia

"Well written with excellent illustrations and high production values ... the authors offer a consistent style that minimizes repetition, while highlighting key points ... keeps pace with medical innovation in anaesthesiology."

European Journal of Anaesthesiology

"A welcome addition to the broad and often confusing armamentarium of modern anesthesiologists."

Acta Ancesthesiologica Belgica

ISBN: 9780702071959

Page Count: 296

Illustrations : Approx. 423 illustrations (419 in full color)

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Mohammed Adinoyi Usman

It is colourful and gives a vivid details of the basics required in the practice of clinical Anaesthesia

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