Catastrophic Perioperative Complications and Management: A Comprehensive Textbook

The administration of anesthesia was once dangerous and risky, but in the last two decades, new equipment, monitors, and pharmacologic agents have transformed surgical technique and improved outcomes. Today, anesthesiology for the healthy patient is extremely safe, but perioperative complications still occur. This textbook will provide educational material for students, nurses, residents, and attending physicians to recognize and manage these catastrophic events, with the most current and relevant information by leading experts in each field.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 418 pages
\n Publication date: 29 March 2019
\n Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
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For years, the administration of anesthesia has been an extremely dangerous and risky endeavor. Due to these risks, the surgeon and anesthesiologist had to carefully weigh the benefits and risks of surgery for each individual patient before proceeding. However, in the last two decades, the care of surgical patients has undergone a dramatic transformation. The introduction of new equipment, monitors, and pharmacologic agents has revolutionized surgical techniques and significantly improved outcomes. Patients who were once considered too sick for the operating room are now frequently scheduled for surgeries nationwide.

Today, anesthesia for healthy patients in most developed countries is considered extremely safe. Nevertheless, perioperative complications still occur, and these events can be catastrophic for patients and have serious consequences for residents, surgical and anesthesiology staff, and nurses. Prompt recognition and management of these incidents are crucial in reducing or negating complications. This requires a solid foundation of knowledge acquired through various avenues and practiced collaboratively with other team members to maximize outcomes.

The engagement of all caregivers plays a significant role in achieving positive outcomes. Unfortunately, many organizations lack the necessary structural components or education to recognize or manage these catastrophic events effectively. This textbook aims to provide educational material for students, nurses, residents, and attending physicians involved in perioperative medicine. It will focus on the most serious perioperative complications and discuss the pathophysiologic and pharmacologic implications unique to each. Additionally, it will provide relevant medicolegal information pertaining to the care of these patients.

All chapters in this textbook will be written by leading experts in their respective fields, ensuring that the most current and relevant information is presented. The layout and format of the book are designed to be user-friendly and purposeful. By understanding the risks and benefits of anesthesia administration, as well as the latest advancements in perioperative care, healthcare professionals can strive to provide the best possible care for their patients.

\n Weight: 1160g\n
Dimension: 182 x 260 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783319961248\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019\n