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ELSEVIER Essentials Of Anaesthetic Equipment 2007 Edition by Baha Al-Shaikh FCARCSI FRCA
This highly practical, illustrated guide continues to provide an up-to-date introduction to anaesthetic equipment and its use in clinical practice. An invaluable resource for all those who work with anaesthetic equipment, including anaesthetists studying for the FRCA examinations, nurses and operating department practitioners, this new edition has been completely updated to reflect current equipment and training requirements. Lavishly illustrated throughout with colour photos and clearly-drawn line illustrations, Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment, third edition, retains the superbly organized and easy-to-read format that has made the previous two editions such a success.The same portable size is retained for the new editionAn ideal book for the busy trainee or practitioner to carry around the hospital and 'dip into' when the opportunity presentsA selection of MCQs is included at the end of each chapter providing an opportunity for the reader to test their knowledge - an ideal aid to exam preparationHighly illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams throughout to aid recognition in the clinical environment and demonstrates essential pointsStandardised format used for each piece of equipment: components, mechanism of action, problems in practice and safety featuresSummary boxes in every chapter highlighting key points and safety considerations help the reader remember key information and breaks down the text into manageable chunks. Especially helpful when preparing for examsEquipment checklists include essential information that all users of anaesthetic equipment need to knowThe content for the new edition reflects more closely the current FRCA syllabusNew section on latex allergyIllustrations of now-obsolete equipment replaced with the latest models in useDiscussion of bispectral monitoring now includedChapter on electrical safety expandedChapter on sterilisation and cleaning addedRapid infusion devices discussed Medical gas supply. The anaesthetic machine. Pollution in theatre and scavenging. Breathing systems. Tracheal and tracheostomy tubes and airways. Masks. Laryngoscopes and tracheal intubation equipment. Ventilators. Humidification and filtration. Non-invasive monitoring. Invasive monitoring. Pain management and regional anaesthesia. Additional equipment used in anaesthesia and intensive care. Electrical safety. Sterilisation and cleaning. Checklist of anaesthetic apparatus. Recommendations for standards of monitoring during anaesthesia and recovery. Graphical symbols for use in labelling medical devices. Directory of manufacturers. Glossary