Preoperative Assessment and Management - 2E [PDF] [UnitedVRG]

Preoperative Assessment and Management (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series) Second Edition

by BobbieJean Sweitzer MD (Editor)



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Series: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series
Paperback: 544 pages
Publisher: LWW; Second edition (January 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781774985
ISBN-13: 978-0781774987

Thoroughly updated for its Second Edition, this practical, portable handbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date information for all clinicians who need to perform preoperative assessments. The book provides a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of disease states relevant to anesthesiology and surgery and offers guidelines on history taking, physical examination, recommended diagnostic tests, and preoperative management. A chapter of case studies in preoperative evaluation is included.

New chapters in this edition cover evaluation of the pregnant patient for non-obstetric surgery and preoperative assessment for specific procedures and locations, particularly out-of-OR and ambulatory procedures. This edition's more user-friendly format includes bullet lists and tables to facilitate quick reference.



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