Written by prestigious international experts in thoracic surgery anesthesia
Includes videos and images demonstrating interesting techniques
Covers important advances in airway management techniques
This book reviews and describes the best practices of anesthesia in thoracic surgery, according to evidence-based medicine. It covers preoperative assessment, applied pharmacology, airway management and ventilation methods. The analgesic methods in this surgical specialty are also discussed.
This book is aimed at all specialists in the world of anesthesiology and critical care as well as to physicians in training. It may also be of interest to thoracic surgeons and pulmonologists.
"The text is a comprehensive resource for thoracic anesthesiologists and provides additional insight into what 'can be done' in thoracic surgery with guidance to practitioners wishing to embark on these new areas. ... this is an excellent addition to the literature for anesthesia related to thoracic surgery." (Colin Royse, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 131 (6), December, 2020)
