Author : Owain Thomas
Publisher : TAASK
ISBN 13 : 9151995956
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (519 download)
Book Synopsis TAASK Prevent and manage crises in anesthesiology by : Owain Thomas
Download or read book TAASK Prevent and manage crises in anesthesiology written by Owain Thomas and published by TAASK. This book was released on 2021-07-12 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PLEASE NOTE: this book should be read in the Google Play Books app - it cannot be read in Google Play Books in a web-reader (e.g. Microsoft Edge, Safari). Prevent and manage crises in anesthesiology gives anesthesiologists and allied professionals an overview of the non-technical and technical skills and knowledge that may be required at very short notice, at almost any time of the day. This book is suitable as a a biannual refresher, as preparation before simulation training and as a day to day clinical reference. Although the contributors are based almost exclusively in Sweden, major international guidelines are referred to, and compared where appropriate. Table of contents 1 Introduction: Safety in anesthesia, non-technical skills and team training 2 Principles of avoiding and approaching crises during anesthesia 3 A structured approach to improve decision-making and avoid errors 4 Airway assessment and management 5 Intra- and interhospital transport 6 The patient with Heart disease in non-cardiac surgery 7 Circulatory failure during anesthesia 8 Intraoperative arrhythmia 9 Cardiac arrest during anesthesia 10 Peroperative hypertension 11 Massive hemorrhage 12 Abnormal capnography, hypoxia and problems with ventilation 13 Malignant hyperthermia 14 Anaphylaxis during anesthesia 15 LAST: systemic toxicity caused by local anesthetics 16 Acute poisoning 17 Obstetric crises in anesthesia 18 Electrolyte disturbances