Vijay Vohra – författare

This book provides clinicians with the most recent developments in anaesthesia for transplant surgery. Beginning with the history and ethics of the procedure, the following chapters discuss anaesthetic techniques for transplant surgery of different organs in the body.The importance of history taking, thorough clinical examination, invention of the artificial respirator and controversies surrounding brain death, are discussed in depth.This useful manual includes more than 110 clinical photographs and illustrations to enhance learning.Key pointsProvides clinicians with recent developments in anaesthesia for transplant surgeryCovers techniques for transplant surgery of different organs in bodyEmphasis on importance of history taking and thorough clinical examinationIncludes more than 110 clinical photographs and illustrations

The book covers all aspects of peri-operative anesthetic management of liver transplant patients. It provides a comprehensive coverage of the relevant history, surgeons’, hepatologists’, intensivists’ and pediatricians’ perspective of the disease, its pathogenesis, clinical presentation and indication for transplant. It discusses the practical aspects like fluid management and use of vasopressors. The book is divided into sections for a better and comprehensive delivery of information. Individual sections provide up to date information on the pre-operative issues and optimisation, intra-operative care and management and post-operative critical care issues and management of all transplant patients with special emphasis on recent advances. Separate sections cover ICU care of these patients in great detail and anesthetic management of pediatric liver transplant. The book includes anesthetic techniques involved in conducting multiorgan transplant. It discusses clinical approach toa patient with acute liver failure, brain death criteria and laws and organ donor management. It also presents newer techniques and methodologies adopted in the field of liver transplant. It includes ample illustrations, flowcharts, key points in each chapter, figures and photographs. The book contains chapters focusing on post-transplant patients presenting for non-transplant surgery. The book fills the gap in the literature for a comprehensive guide for the anesthetist performing or pursuing liver transplant, students/trainees/examinees who have a keen interest in this field and doctors dealing with such patients in critical care, donor management, pursuing general anesthesia. It is also helpful for hepatologists, intensivists and surgeons associated with liver transplant.