Anesthesia and Health Information Technology
The editors and publisher would like to thank Dr. James Caldwell for contributing to this chapter in the previous edition of this work. It has served as the foundation for…
ANESTHESIA
Learning Anesthesia
The challenges of learning perioperative anesthesia care have grown considerably as the specialty, and medicine in general, have evolved. The beginning anesthesia trainee is faced with an ever-increasing quantity of…
Scope of Anesthesia Practice
The specialty of anesthesiology has evolved dramatically since the first public demonstration of ether use in the 19th century. Originally, the emphasis was completely on providing surgical anesthesia. As surgical…
Sterilization and Disinfection
Abstract Sterilization and disinfection are the basic components of hospital infection control activities. Every day, a number of hospitals are performing various surgical procedures. Even more number of invasive procedures…
Biostatistics
Abstract This chapter provides a brief introduction about the basic principles that underlie study design, sample size, basic concepts of biostatistics, and data analysis for clinicians. The basic concepts of…
Recent Advances in Neuroanesthesiology
Abstract Research, clinical innovations, and technological advances contribute to the wealth of information on perioperative neurosciences. In this chapter, we review some of the major recurring themes and innovative findings…
Palliative Care to Neurological and Neurosurgical Patients
Abstract Palliative care to neurological and neurosurgical patients presents many challenges. The needs of patients and their families varies according to the stages of neurological and neurosurgical illness. In acute…
Pharmacogenomics
Abstract Central to the practice of anesthesiology is the goal of safety and maximal efficacy for every individual patient. Genetics can influence drug metabolism, drug transport, and drug response target…
Quality of Life and Health-Related Issues
Abstract Advances in medical care have increased the life expectancy, and the ultimate goal of health care now is to improve, restore, or preserve quality of life (QOL). As QOL…
Stem Cell Therapy
Abstract Stems cells have been recognized as a wonder drug as they provided a ray of hope to diseases where mankind had become hopeless. Thus ever since they were put…
