ANESTHESIA
Anterior Thoracic Wall
Surface Anatomy Print Section Listen Big Picture The clavicle and parts of the thoracic cage provide prominent surface landmarks. Directional terms are used to help orient the reader to the…
Superior and Posterior Mediastina
Divisions of the Mediastina Print Section Listen Big Picture The mediastinum is the anatomic region medial to the pleural sacs between the sternum, vertebral column, rib 1, and the diaphragm….
The Basics of Anesthesiology
What Is Anesthesiology? Print Section Listen Anesthesiology is defined by the dictionary as a “branch of medicine dealing with anesthesia and anesthetics.” And of course that requires the definition of…
Business Logistics
Business Logistics 19.1 Staffing for Preoperative Assessment Ronald P. Olson There are many staffing models for preoperative assessments. Each institution will need to develop a process to serve patients with…
Medication Management
Medication Management 18.1 Medication Management Jay S. Kersh Generally speaking, the goal of medical therapy is to restore and/or maintain homeostasis. These goals may be achieved with pharmacotherapy targeted at…
Preoperative Assessment for Specific Locations
Preoperative Assessment for Specific Locations 17.1 Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Yasmeen Beg As technologies continue to emerge, anesthesiologists increasingly are asked to provide anesthesia outside of the traditional operating room setting….
Anesthesia-Specific Issues
Anesthesia-Specific Issues 16.1 Appropriateness, Informed Consent, and Shared Decision Making Matthew B. Allen Angela M. Bader The pursuit of appropriate, high-value surgical care is an increasingly important focus of health…
