Understanding anesthesia
Steven L. Orebaugh
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Understanding anesthesia
Published
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
168
ISBN-13
9781421404240
Description
"Most people choose their surgeon with care, but very few think about the anesthesiologist, even though that physician's skills and approach can significantly influence surgical outcomes. Here Dr. Steven L. Orebaugh recommends steps we all can take to secure safe and effective anesthesia. What type of anesthesia is used -- and how it is applied -- directly affects postoperative comfort as well as mental clarity and rehabilitation. This book describes the various options for anesthesia and how they can be used together for the best possible outcome and optimal pain management. Dr. Orebaugh offers a brief history of the subject and a clear and careful overview of the types of anesthesia and their associated complications and risks.Dr. Orebaugh focuses especially on the benefits of regional anesthesia. When appropriately applied -- whether alone or with other methods -- spinal and peripheral nerve blocks often lead to better recovery and reduced pain. Studies show that as many as half of all surgical patients experience poorly controlled postoperative pain. Regional anesthetic nerve blocks can help significantly in managing this pain while reducing the side effects of general anesthetics and pain medications. A better understanding of anesthesia will reassure people contemplating surgery and equip them to take the necessary steps toward healthy recovery. Knowing their options, they can have informed conversations with their doctor and indicate a preference for a specific anesthetic treatment. Written by a compassionate and experienced anesthesiologist and backed by scientifically accurate information and the latest research, this book will help patients do just that"-- "People who are themselves scheduled for surgery or whose family members are scheduled for surgery will be drawn to this book, which demystifies anesthesia. The author is an associate professor of anesthesia at the University of Pittsburgh and has written several anesthesia textbooks. He describes the various options for anesthesia, and explains the pros and cons"--
Subjects
Principles of anesthesiology
Recent advances in anaesthesia and analgesia
The Anaesthesia Science Viva Book
Handbook of local anesthesia
Short Textbook of Anesthesia
Clinical anaesthesia
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How many pages are in Understanding anesthesia?
This edition of Understanding anesthesia has approximately 168 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Understanding anesthesia typically takes between 3h 30m and 2h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Understanding anesthesia?
The estimated word count for Understanding anesthesia is approximately 42,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Understanding anesthesia?
Understanding anesthesia was written by Steven L. Orebaugh.
When was Understanding anesthesia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.