Anesthesia
The DNP Anesthesia Resources page offers essential tools, databases, and literature to support advanced practice in nurse anesthesia. Access leading journals, textbooks, guidelines, and case studies to enhance research and evidence-based practice in the DNP curriculum
Anesthesia Student Survival Guide by
This comprehensive update of the previous two successful editions covers both basic and advanced anesthesia topics. These include pharmacology, procedures, monitoring, equipment, subspecialty anesthesia, safety, professionalism, pain management, and more. Chapters are concise, easy-to-read, and authored by faculty specialized in medical education. They feature case studies designed to help apply theoretical knowledge to real patient situations, as well as questions and answers. A convenient resource for medical students, student registered nurse anesthetists, and student anesthesiologist assistants in any student of anesthesia will find this unique book useful.
Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia by
Clinical case studies make it easy to learn and master perioperative nurse anesthesia! Written in a succinct question-and-answer format, Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia covers anesthesia management for the most frequently performed surgical procedures. Chapters are organized by surgical specialty, and each case describes the entire perioperative course of care, including the patient's history, physical assessment, anesthetic considerations, surgical concerns, differential diagnosis, and potential complications. From noted anesthesia educator Sass Elisha, this reference will help you learn how to think like a highly skilled nurse anesthetist! Question-and-answer format provides an easy and engaging way to study the many aspects of perioperative anesthesia. 55 case studies demonstrate a wide variety of diseases and surgeries, and allow readers to follow the thought process needed for successful nurse anesthesia practice. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative perspectives are covered in the case studies and patient scenarios. Thorough discussions in each chapter include pathophysiology, pharmacology, surgical intervention, anesthesia case management, and postoperative considerations. Key points and preoperative evaluation notes are included at the beginning of each chapter, with review questions at the end. Expert author Sass Elisha is also the co-author of the popular text Nagelhout: Nurse Anesthesia.
Miller's Basics of Anesthesia by
Long regarded as the undisputed leading text of its kind, Miller's Basics of Anesthesia provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of both basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology. Under the experienced editorial leadership of Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., the 8th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest advances in practice and important aspects of contemporary anesthesia care, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups. It remains the first learning resource of choice for anesthesia providers, including anesthesia residents and fellows, medical students, and student registered nurse anesthetists, and is also a valuable review tool for practitioners undergoing maintenance of certification or recertification. Features a reader-friendly format with color-coded section tabs, easy-to-read chapters, and a concise writing style, along with color patterns in every chapter for quick navigation. Contains new chapters on Clinician Well-Being, Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Environmental Impact of Anesthetics, and Perioperative Medicine. Covers key topics such as anesthesia neurotoxicity, palliative care, sleep medicine, trauma, and much more. Includes high-quality images that offer a detailed visual understanding of complex topics, while numerous figures and tables condense material for easier retention and review. Shares the knowledge and experience of renowned anesthesia expert Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. and a team of more than 80 global contributing authors. Serves both as an initial learning resource and a useful tool for solidifying the essential "must know" information and reviewing core knowledge for maintenance of certification. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Nurse Anesthesia by
Gain the knowledge and skills you need for clinical anesthesia practice! Written specifically for nurse anesthetists, Nurse Anesthesia, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in scientific principles and evidence-based practice. Coverage includes a review of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug receptor concepts, intravenous agents, neuromuscular blocking agents, and more, followed by a discussion of anesthesia equipment and clinical monitoring, preoperative preparation of the patient, and the use of anesthesia for a variety of surgical procedures. From a team of expert authors led by Sass Elisha, Jeremy S. Heiner, and John J. Nagelhout, this text helps you prepare for certification and also provides a key reference for CRNAs to use in daily practice. Updated information on pharmacology includes pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, opiate antagonists, and key induction drugs. Interactions with other anesthetic agents are integrated where appropriate, along with other important considerations. Overview of basic science provides a thorough basis for understanding nurse anesthesia. Information on Joint Commission (TJC) standards covers monitoring and administering moderate sedation/analgesia, also adding coverage of patient safety, monitoring, and pharmacology. More than 800 full-color photos and illustrations depict anatomy, procedures, concepts, and equipment. Logical organization of the text covers basic principles first, and builds on those with individual chapters for each surgical specialty. More than 800 tables and boxes summarize essential information in a quick, easy-to-reference format. UNIQUE! Expert CRNA authors provide the most up-to-date clinical information for CRNAs to use in daily practice. Handy references make it quick and easy to find the latest and most important research in the field. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest changes in the industry. NEW! Two new chapters include Crisis Resource Management and Patient Safety and Infection Control and Prevention.
A practice of anesthesia for infants and children by
Front Cover; Endsheet 2; A Practice of Anesthesia for Infants and Children; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Table Of Contents; Video Contents; I Introduction; 1 The Practice of Pediatric Anesthesia; Preoperative Evaluation and Management; Parents and Child; The Anesthesiologist; Informed Consent; Operating Room and Monitoring; Induction and Maintenance of Anesthesia; Clinical Monitors; Sight; Hearing; Touch; Airway and Ventilation; Fluids and Perfusion; Conduct of the Anesthesia Team; The Postanesthesia Care Unit; Postoperative Visit; Summary.
2 Growth and DevelopmentNormal and Abnormal Growth and Maturation; Gestational Age Assessment; Weight and Length; Head Circumference; Face; Teeth; Airway and Respiratory System; Upper Airway Development; Respiratory System Development; Transition to Air Breathing; Mechanics of Breathing; Chest Wall and Respiratory Muscles; Elastic Properties of the Lung; Static Lung Volumes; Total Lung Capacity; Functional Residual Capacity; Closing Capacity; Airway Dynamics; Resistance and Conductance; Distribution of Resistance; Inspiratory and Expiratory Flow Limitation; Regulation of Breathing.
Cardiovascular SystemHeart Rate; Blood Pressure; Cardiac Output; Normal Electrocardiographic Findings; Renal System; Digestive and Endocrine System; Hepatic System; Physiologic Jaundice; Gastrointestinal Tract; Pancreas; Hematopoietic and Immunologic System; Hemoglobin; Leukocyte and Immunology; Platelets; Coagulation; Polycythemia; Neurologic Development and Cognitive Development Issues; Neurologic Development; Interactions With the External World During Growth and Development; Acknowledgment; Annotated References; References; 3 Perioperative Behavioral Stress in Children.
Developmental IssuesCognitive Development and Understanding of Illness; Attachment; Temperament; Preoperative Anxiety; Risk Factors; Behavioral Interventions; Preoperative Preparation Programs; Parental Presence During Induction of Anesthesia; The Preoperative Interview; Health Care Provider Interventions; Pharmacologic Interventions; Pharmacologic Interventions Versus Behavioral Interventions; Postoperative Outcomes; Emergence Delirium; Sleep Changes; Other Behavioral Changes; Intraoperative Clinical Outcomes; Summary; Annotated References; References.
4 Preoperative Evaluation, Premedication, and Induction of AnesthesiaPreparation of Children for Anesthesia; Fasting; Piercings; Primary and Secondary Smoking; Primary Smoking; Secondary Smoking; Psychological Preparation of Children for Surgery; Child Development and Behavior; Parental Presence During Induction; History of Present Illness; Past/Other Medical History; Herbal Remedies; Anesthesia and Vaccination; Allergies to Medications and Latex; Family History; Laboratory Data; Pregnancy Testing; Premedication and Induction Principles; General Principles; Medications; Tranquilizers.
