Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment

Medical gas supply. The anaesthetic machine. Pollution in theatre and scavenging. Breathing systems. Tracheal and tracheostomy tubes and airways. Masks. Laryngoscopes and tracheal intubation equipment. Ventilators. Humidification and filtration. Non-invasive monitoring. Invasive monitoring. Pain management and regional anaesthesia. Additional equipment used in anaesthesia and intensive care. Electrical safety. Sterilisation and cleaning. Checklist of anaesthetic apparatus. Recommendations for standards of monitoring during anaesthesia and recovery. Graphical symbols for use in labelling medical devices. Directory of manufacturers. Glossary

Reviews of the previous edition:

British ?Journal of Anaesthesia

a valuable source of information for?those interested in learning about anaesthetic equipment?and how the various types of product operate

easy to?read, clearly laid out, and well illustrated.

Anaesthesia?

the book covers just about everything you need to know about anaesthetic equipment and there is certainly a need for a book such as this

attractive, well written and well laid out, and not hugely expensive

I would recommend it as an excellent starting manual for novice anaesthetists, as well as for trainees preparing for their FRCA examinations

European Journal of Anaesthesiology

well written with excellent illustrations and high production values

design is most suitable for those preparing for examinations and for trainers alike

authors offer a consistent style that minimizes?repetition, while highlighting key points

keeps pace with medical innovation in anaesthesiology and should prove a popular text

Acta An?sthesiologica Belgica

a welcome addition to find its way into the broad and often confusing armamentarium of modern anesthesiologists.

warmly welcomed by trainees and teachers alike as it is easy to read, very well illustrated and as a clear and accurate guide to successful techniques.

BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended

it's easy-to-read with clear diagrams and pictures that reinforce the text to great effect