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Cambridge Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Volume 22 2003 Edition by A. P. Adams, J. N. Cashman, R. M. Grounds
Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 22 is the latest volume in this very successful and long-established series (previously entitled Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Analgesia) to present a series of cutting-edge topics for anaesthetists from some of the world's leading authorities in their subjects. As the titles suggests, this and future volumes will have increased input from the field of intensive care, but the emphasis will remain on producing articles of high quality and interest to the reader and providing exceptional value for money. Table of Contents : 1. The COX enyzme system; 2. Drug chirality: stereoselectivity in the action and disposition of anaesthetic agents; 3. New local anaesthetics; 4. Asthma; 5. Reducing mortality and complications in patients undergoing surgery at high risk for postoperative complications and death; 6. Prone ventilation of the lungs; 7. Antibiotics and nosocomial infection in the ICU; 8. Neuropathic pain; 9. Managing medical mishaps: learning lessons from industry; 10. Legal issues in anaesthesia and intensive care; 11. Education and training in anaesthesia; 12. Resuscitation.