Anesthesia: A Very Short Introduction

Anesthesia: A Very Short Introduction

por Aidan O'Donnell
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Formato Tapa blanda
Páginas 152
Idioma Inglés
Publicado Jun 18, 2012
Editorial Oxford University Press
Edición Illustrated
ISBN-10 0199584540
ISBN-13 9780199584543
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In this insightful exploration of anesthesia, Aidan O'Donnell delves into the intricacies of how anesthesia functions, offering readers a comprehensive yet digestible understanding of a topic often shrouded in mystery. With a clear focus on both its mechanisms and its implications, O'Donnell demystifies the science behind bringing patients into a state of controlled sedation and pain relief.

The book emphasizes the careful balance that anesthetists must maintain, addressing the risks involved and the extensive training required to mitigate them. O'Donnell outlines the various types of anesthesia, highlighting their distinct roles in medical procedures and the considerations that practitioners take into account before administering them.

Moreover, the text provides an overview of the technologies and monitoring processes used to ensure patient safety. Readers are introduced to the critical questions anesthetists ponder, including how to gauge a patient’s depth of anesthesia, thus painting a clearer picture of the professionalism and precision involved in this field.

Through relatable language and engaging examples, the author invites a broad audience to better understand anesthesia not just as a technical procedure, but as an essential aspect of modern medicine that safeguards lives and enhances surgical experiences.

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