Philip M. Hopkins – författare

This authoritative and comprehensive 1996 publication looks in depth at a range of medical syndromes characterised by serious and unpredicted internal overheating of the body. These episodes may arise suddenly and unexpectedly in certain individuals, with life-threatening consequences, either as a result of heat stress, exceptional physical exertion or in response to certain common anaesthetics and some drugs, including ecstasy. The chapters focus on the full range of these syndromes, their metabolic and physiological basis, the important pre-disposing factors for the prediction of those at risk, and the medical management of these conditions. The volume includes important contributions from authors of international repute and incorporates a wealth of information from the Leeds malignant hyperthermia investigation unit. This compilation will be of interest to those wanting to understand these disorders.

This authoritative and comprehensive 1996 publication looks in depth at a range of medical syndromes characterised by serious and unpredicted internal overheating of the body. These episodes may arise suddenly and unexpectedly in certain individuals, with life-threatening consequences, either as a result of heat stress, exceptional physical exertion or in response to certain common anaesthetics and some drugs, including ecstasy. The chapters focus on the full range of these syndromes, their metabolic and physiological basis, the important pre-disposing factors for the prediction of those at risk, and the medical management of these conditions. The volume includes important contributions from authors of international repute and incorporates a wealth of information from the Leeds malignant hyperthermia investigation unit. This compilation will be of interest to those wanting to understand these disorders.

Practical Ultrasound in Anesthesia for Critical Care and Pain Management is a stand-alone comprehensive reference that covers important aspects of ultrasound for the practicing anesthesiologist. Beginning with a background on the physics of equipment and practical applications, this text takes the specialist through subjects like needle visualization, teaching, training, accreditation, and getting the best out of your ultrasound equipment. With high-resolution ultrasound photographs Practical Ultrasound in Anesthesia for Critical Care and Pain Management covers topics that explore: vascular accessnerve blockadeechocardiographytransesophageal echocardiography - evaluation of the valvesbasic echo Dopplertransesophageal Dopplertranscranial Dopplerthe respiratory system Also included is a fully developed CD, that includes high-resolution video clips of actual ultrasound examples, organized in an easy cross-referenced fashion for the busy clinician.

This new revised edition reflects the latest advances in clinical practice. It remains an indispensable reference that covers essential and debated aspects of ultrasound for the practising anaesthetist, such as big vascular access, frontal neck access, nerve blocks, and gastric evaluation. It presents the important clinical topics where ultrasound can guide an anaesthetist, offers a practical and reliable guide to often debated aspects of clinical practice, and provides an authoritative resource for the anaesthetist working in critical care and pain management.