Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

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In addition to the usual anesthetic issues, surgical procedures of the head and neck present unique anesthetic challenges. Isolation from the surgical field physically places the anesthesia provider at a…

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Central Nervous System Disease

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The editors and publisher would like to thank Drs. Lundy Campbell and Michael Gropper for contributing to this chapter in the previous edition of this work. It has served as…

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Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease

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Renal Disease Normal renal function is important for the excretion of anesthetics and medications, maintaining fluid and acid-base balance, and regulating hemoglobin levels in the perioperative period. Renal disease is…

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Congenital Heart Disease

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The editors and publisher would like to thank Drs. James E. Baker and Isobel A. Russell for contributing to this chapter in the previous edition of this work. It has…

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Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis

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The concentrations of hydrogen and bicarbonate ions in plasma must be precisely regulated to optimize enzyme activity, oxygen transport, and rates of chemical reactions within cells. Each day approximately 15,000…

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Anesthetic Monitoring

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The editors and publisher would like to thank Dr. Anil de Silva for contributing to this chapter in the previous edition of this work. It has served as the foundation…

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Cardiovascular Disease

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of global death with an estimated 17 million deaths per year, and by 2030 this number could be more than 23 million. It is…

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Hemostasis

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The editors and publisher would like to thank Dr. Greg Stratmann for contributing to this chapter in the previous edition of this work. It has served as the foundation for…

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