Equipment in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, second edition

A Complete Guide for the FRCA

von Angus Rivers, Daniel Aston

408 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

First edition highly commended in the Anaesthesia category of the BMA Medical Book Awards. Specifically aligned with the syllabus published by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, this second edition is an essential resource for candidates preparing for the FRCA examinations. Fully updated and expandedThis new edition has been comprehensively revised to reflect developments in contemporary anaesthetic and critical care practice, including:VideolaryngoscopyModern ventilatorsGas capture, decomposition and recyclingClear, practical and highly illustratedThe book remains extensively illustrated throughout with high-quality colour photographs, reproducible line diagrams, and a clear, standardised format designed for rapid reference and effective revision. For each major piece of equipment, the authors cover:Clinical applicationsUnderlying physics and mechanicsAdvantages and limitationsSafety considerationsThe engaging and concise style links equipment directly to its clinical context, helping readers develop both theoretical understanding and practical confidence. Written by experienced cliniciansAuthored by two consultant specialists in anaesthesia and critical care, the book focuses on the knowledge and understanding required for bothsafe clinical practice and success in the FRCA examination. Particular attention has been given to subjects that are frequently overlooked or insufficiently explained in other resources, resulting in a text that is:ComprehensiveAccessibleClinically relevantFocused and practicalSuitable for a wide professional audienceIn addition to anaesthetists preparing for the FRCA, the book will also be valuable for:Operating department practitionersCritical care staffPhysicians with an interest in anaesthesia or critical care

• Themen: Medizin Medizin / Gesundheitswesen, allgemein Medizinische Ausstattung und Technik
• ISBN: 9781914961472
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 08.05.2026
• Größe: 172 x 245 mm
• Verlag: Scion Publishing Ltd