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The aim of this book is to provide a concise and understandable review of the physics, mathematics, statistics, physiology and pharmacology of anaesthesia. A revised edition of a book originally titled Anaesthetic Data Interpretation, the new title better reflects the contents of the book. There are several additional chapters relevant to the Primary FRCA examination. New topics covered include the ventilatory response to oxygen and carbon dioxide, which is now a core knowledge requirement, new concepts in cardiovascular physiology, receptor types and the molecular actions of anaesthetics. Some of the revisions reflect advances in technology; for example, the uses of the capnograph and the oxygen analyser have advanced considerably in recent years. Basic Science for Anaesthetists is a concise and informative text which will be invaluable for trainee anaesthetists, and an aid to teaching for the trainers.
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BASIC SCIENCE FOR ANAESTHETISTS This is a revised edition of a book originally titled Anaesthetic Data Interpretation. The new title better reflects the contents of the book, which contains additional chapters relevant to the Primary FRCA examination. New topics covered include the ventilatory response to oxygen and carbon dioxide, which is now a core knowledge requirement, new concepts in cardiovascular physiology, receptor types and the molecular actions of anaesthetics. Some of the revisions reflect advances in technology; for example, the uses of the capnograph and the oxygen analyser have advanced considerably in recent years. The aim is to provide a concise and understandable review of the physics, mathematics, statistics, physiology and pharmacology of anaesthesia. Basic Science for Anaesthetists is a concise and informative text, which will be invaluable for trainee anaesthetists and an aid to teaching for the trainers. S Y L V A D O L E N S K A qualified from Charles University, Prague, trained as an anaesthetist in the UK and is currently Consultant Anaesthetist at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent. She has also acquired the KSS Deanery Certificate in Teaching. Her other key professional interests are airway management and obstetric anaesthesia.
BASIC SCIENCE FOR ANAESTHETISTS BY SYLVA DOLENSKA MD LMSSA FRCA Consultant Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthetics, The William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, UK
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