Contents
CHAPTER 1: The Physics of Ultrasound
Generation of the ultrasound wave
Refinements in transducer production
The frequency, wavelength and speed of sound waves
CHAPTER 2: Coronary Artery Stents: Management in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery
Percutaneous coronary interventions
Antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy
Coronary artery stenting and noncardiac surgery
Management of complications in patients with stents
Adjunct technology and future developments in coronary stenting
Aspirin and clopidogrel resistance
CHAPTER 3: Anaesthesia and Enhanced Recovery for Colorectal Surgery
Intraoperative components of ERAS
Postoperative components of ERAS
Quality Innovation Productivity and Prevention agenda
CHAPTER 4: The Unanticipated Difficult Airway: The ‘Can’t Intubate, Can’t Ventilate’ Scenario
Wide bore or narrow bore cannula?
Complications of cricothyroidotomy
CHAPTER 5: Analgesia for Abdominal Surgery
Transversus abdominis plane block
Ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric blocks
CHAPTER 6: Analgesic Regimens for Children
Analgesic drugs and techniques
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
CHAPTER 7: The Unstable Cervical Spine
The provision and maintenance of a reliable, patent airway is paramount
Maintenance of spinal cord perfusion is a priority
Airway techniques that minimally displace the alignment of the vertebrae should be used
Neurological consequences of instability
Causes of cervical instability
CHAPTER 8: Obstetric Haemorrhage
Antepartum haemorrhage: causes
Postpartum haemorrhage: causes
Major haemorrhage: immediate management
Options for haemostasis: avoidance of hysterectomy
Elective caesarean section: anticipated major haemorrhage
Anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy
CHAPTER 9: Anaesthesia for Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery
Intraoperative anaesthetic care
CHAPTER 10: e-Learning Anaesthesia
The rationale behind e-Learning Anaesthesia
The e-Learning Anaesthesia project
CHAPTER 11: Consent and the Explanation of Risk in Anaesthesia