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An engaging and effective way to learn all the essential anesthesia procedures

More than any other text, Anesthesia Unplugged, 2e disarmingly demystifies anesthesiology. Featuring an easy-to-navigate atlas-style design, this skill-sharpening book delivers step-by-step instruction on the entire spectrum of perioperative, ambulatory, regional, and general procedures.

Essential for anesthesiology residents, student registered nurse anesthetists, medical students with an interest in anesthesiology, and Intensive Care Unit personnel, Anesthesia Unplugged, 2e features:

Authoritative, complete coverage of all relevant anesthesia procedures, from the IV and laryngoscopy, to the combined spinal-epidural and transesophageal echocardiographyAn efficient organization featuring one procedure per chapterCritical information broken down into manageable chunks and templates – ideal for busy residents and clinicians600 high-quality photographs and illustrations that put key anesthesia procedures into proper clinical perspective Amusing insights you won’t get anywhere else with chapters that include:The Mask of Zorro: Mask Ventilation;Whiz-Bang Intubation Gizmos;PICC Lines – Just Really, Really Long IVs;Goodnight, Sleep Tight: Setup and Mask Induction for Pediatric Patients;The Lung’s Not Down, You Idiot! – Lung Isolation;Thoracic Epidurals—What’s the Big Deal?;Stand By Me: The Femoral Arterial Line

An engaging and effective way to learn all the essential anesthesia procedures

More than any other text, Anesthesia Unplugged, 2e disarmingly demystifies anesthesiology. Featuring an easy-to-navigate atlas-style design, this skill-sharpening book delivers step-by-step instruction on the entire spectrum of perioperative, ambulatory, regional, and general procedures.

Essential for anesthesiology residents, student registered nurse anesthetists, medical students with an interest in anesthesiology, and Intensive Care Unit personnel, Anesthesia Unplugged, 2e features:

Authoritative, complete coverage of all relevant anesthesia procedures, from the IV and laryngoscopy, to the combined spinal-epidural and transesophageal echocardiographyAn efficient organization featuring one procedure per chapterCritical information broken down into manageable chunks and templates – ideal for busy residents and clinicians600 high-quality photographs and illustrations that put key anesthesia procedures into proper clinical perspectiveAmusing insights you won’t get anywhere else with chapters that include: The Mask of Zorro: Mask Ventilation; Whiz-Bang Intubation Gizmos; PICC Lines – Just Really, Really Long IVs; Goodnight, Sleep Tight: Setup and Mask Induction for Pediatric Patients; The Lung’s Not Down, You Idiot! – Lung Isolation; Thoracic Epidurals—What’s the Big Deal?; Stand By Me: The Femoral Arterial Line

Think the anesthesia oral boards are no laughing matter? Then you haven't read Board Stiff Three. The new edition of this popular anesthesia review book is written in the same winning style that was the hallmark of Board Stiff Too. Dr. Gallagher's signature humor and engaging writing style make this terrific prep book a fun read while still delivering all the most important things you need to know for the boards. In addition to a thorough content review, the new edition also features an extensive section with self-assessment questions. It also includes a bonus DVD with simulated board scenarios that will further help you prepare for the boards.

Think the anesthesia oral boards are no laughing matter? Then you haven''t read Board Stiff Three. The new edition of this popular anesthesia review book is written in the same winning style that was the hallmark of Board Stiff Too. Dr. Gallagher''s signature humor and engaging writing style make this terrific prep book a fun read while still delivering all the most important things you need to know for the boards. In addition to a thorough content review, the new edition also features an extensive section with self-assessment questions. It also includes a bonus DVD with simulated board scenarios that will further help you prepare for the boards.- Provides the ideal study guide for the anesthesia oral board exams.- Incorporates a unique and humorous approach to make braving the oral exams as enjoyable as possible.- Uses the same format as the real exams: clinical scenes are presented, followed by preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative questions.Includes a bonus DVD with simulated board scenarios.

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