This book discusses the provision of anaesthesia for day case patients from the preoperative period until discharge and patient follow-up. Provides information on patient selection, management of pain and sickness, the recovery process and problems which may occur after surgery. All forms of anaesthesia are covered, including local anaesthesia and nerve blocks, general anaesthesia (with inhaled and injected drugs) and the use of sedatives to supplement local anaesthesia. The special needs of the child are also addressed.
About the Author
Ian Smith is the editor of Day Care Anaesthesia, published by Wiley.
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Concise, up to date and practical Written by experienced practitioners Part of Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Acute Medicine series
