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
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This highly practical, illustrated guide continues to provide an up-to-date introduction to anaesthetic equipment and its use in clinical practice. An invaluable resource for all those who work with anaesthetic equipment, including anaesthetists studying for the FRCA examinations, nurses and operating department practitioners, this new edition has been completely updated to reflect current equipment and training requirements. Lavishly illustrated throughout with colour photos and clearly-drawn line illustrations, Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment, third edition, retains the superbly organized and easy-to-read format that has made the previous two editions such a success.
-Key Features-
The same portable size is retained for the new edition
An ideal book for the busy trainee or practitioner to carry around the hospital and 'dip into' when the opportunity presents
A selection of MCQs is included at the end of each chapter providing an opportunity for the reader to test their knowledge - an ideal aid to exam preparation
Highly illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams throughout to aid recognition in the clinical environment and demonstrates essential points
Standardised format used for each piece of equipment: components, mechanism of action, problems in practice and safety features
Summary boxes in every chapter highlighting key points and safety considerations help the reader remember key information and breaks down the text into manageable chunks. Especially helpful when preparing for exams
Equipment checklists include essential information that all users of anaesthetic equipment need to know
-New to this Edition-
The content for the new edition reflects more closely the current FRCA syllabus
New section on latex allergy
Illustrations of now-obsolete equipment replaced with the latest models in use
Discussion of bispectral monitoring now included
Chapter on electrical safety expanded
Chapter on sterilisation and cleaning added
Rapid infusion devices discussed
Author Information
By Baha Al-Shaikh, FFARCSI, Consultant in Anaesthesia, Honorary Senior Lecturer (GKT Medical School) and Clinical Tutor, William Harvey Hospital, South Kent Hospitals Trust, Ashford, UK; and Simon Stacey, FRCA, Consultant Anaesthetist, Bart's and The London NHS Trust, London, UK
