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.

Table of Contents

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

Reviews

This equipment book is well written with excellent illustrations and high production values. The design is most suitable for those preparing for examinations and for trainers alike. The authors offer a consistent style that minimizes repetition, while highlighting key points. This latest edition keeps pace with medical innovation in anaesthesiology and should prove a popular text.

D. Conway, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK, European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2008, 25: 86-87

This well written and excellently illustrated equipment book is a welcome addition to find its way into the broad and often confusing armamentarium of modern anesthesiologists. The authors have to be congratulated with undertaking such a needed venture as this book which will enhance safety and successful administration of anesthesia.

Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment will be warmly welcomed by trainees and teachers alike as it is easy to read, very well illustrated and as a clear and accurate guide to successful techniques.

Acta An?sthesiologica Belgica, 2008, 59, No 1

BMA Book Awards 2008 - Highly Commended

"This is an excellent addition to the books in this area: it's easy-to-read with clear diagrams and pictures that reinforce the text to great effect."