Blackwell Publishing Ltd., United of Kingdom, 2004
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366 p.: tab. ; fig. ; bibl. ; ind.
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Synopsis
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The anaesthetist requires a particularly specialized knowledge of anatomy. Some
regions of the body, for example the respiratory passages, the major veins and
the peripheral nerves, the anaesthetist must know with an intimacy of detail that
rivals or even exceeds that of the surgeon; other areas can be all but ignored.
Although formal anatomy teaching is no longer part of the syllabus of the FRCA
in the UK, its importance for the safe practice of anaesthesia is recognized by
the examiners, who always include questions on anatomy related to anaesthesia
in this examination. The role of anatomy in anaesthetic teaching is often con-
sidered merely as a prerequisite for the safe practice of local anaesthetic blocks.
However, it is also important in understanding the anatomy of the airway, the
function of the lungs, the circulation, venous access, monitoring neuromuscular
block and many other aspects of practical anaesthesia. For this reason, this book
is not intended to be a textbook for regional anaesthetic techniques; there are
many excellent books in this field. It is an anatomy book written for anaesthetists,
keeping in mind the special requirements of their daily practice.
In this eighth edition, we have revised much of the text, we have taken the
opportunity to expand and update the sections of special interest to anaesthetists
and we have included new and improved illustrations. William Harrop-Griffiths
of St Mary’s Hospital, London, joins us as our new co-author. He brings with
him special expertise in modern anaesthetic technology and has greatly assisted
us in updating the text and illustrations. Dr Andrew Lawson has fully updated
his important section on the Anatomy of Pain and has given valuable advice on
procedures relevant to the practice of pain medicine.
