Physics in Anaesthesia, second edition
eBook - ePub

Physics in Anaesthesia, second edition

  1. 360 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Physics in Anaesthesia, second edition

About this book

Much of anaesthetic practice is underpinned by physics, yet many struggle when studying the subject. This book has been written with the aim of helping those who have long since parted company with physics.
This new edition has been comprehensively updated, but the content remains aligned with the FRCA syllabus, making Physics in Anaesthesia ideal for trainee anaesthetists, as well as for operating department practitioners and anaesthetic nurses. In addition, clinical science and engineering students will appreciate the linking of theory and practice. Physics in Anaesthesia gives a complete and structured overview:

  • Explanations start from first principles
  • Simple everyday examples are used to illustrate core concepts
  • Clinical examples highlight the applications of physics in anaesthesia
  • Worked examples and helpful diagrams develop understanding
  • Completely revised MCQs/SBAs now available online with hints and tips, plus answers

Five-star reviews of the previous edition

" This is a superb book and helped me greatly during my Primary FRCA. Easy to read and explains basic concepts really well."
"I'm an anaesthetic trainee and I am finding this book very helpful… Important equations are highlighted and there are "Clinical applications" boxes throughout to put the information into context."
" Essential book for trainee anaesthetists undertaking primary FRCA, Well written and easy to read."
"Very good, simple terminology compared to other physics FRCA primary texts, and covers the required topics."
"Currently revising for the FRCA Primary and have found this book indispensable. Difficult concepts are explained coherently with easy to understand examples, as well as a key clinical applications."
"I am a newly qualified ODP and l really find this book very helpful."
" This is a brilliant book that I'd recommend to anyone doing the exam!"
"The illustrations presented are easy to understand and the book has a structure that builds up your knowledge gradually."
"An excellent book for all grades of anaesthetist, but particularly for those studying for the FRCA. Useful, too, for ODPs and other anaesthetic practitioners."
"An excellent, detailed overview of medical physics, not just for anaesthetists, but for anyone working with medical electronics / medical physics equipment."

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Yes, you can access Physics in Anaesthesia, second edition by Ben Middleton, Justin Phillips, Simon Stacey in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Anesthesiology & Pain Management. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title
  3. Full Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. About the authors
  10. Abbreviations
  11. 1 - Atoms and matter
  12. 2 - Simple mechanics
  13. 3 - Energy and power
  14. 4 - Temperature and heat
  15. 5 - Waves
  16. 6 - Pressure measurement
  17. 7 - Humidity
  18. 8 - Measurement of gas flow
  19. 9 - The gas laws
  20. 10 - Diffusion, osmosis and solubility
  21. 11 - Measuring gas and vapour concentrations
  22. 12 - Vaporizers
  23. 13 - Medical gas supplies
  24. 14 - Breathing systems and ventilation
  25. 15 - Optics
  26. 16 - Blood flow measurement
  27. 17 - Equipment management
  28. 18 - Basics of electricity
  29. 19 - Electromagnetism and alternating current
  30. 20 - Electrical shocks and safety
  31. 21 - Electrocardiography, pacing and defibrillation
  32. 22 - Processing, storage and display
  33. 23 - Ultrasound
  34. 24 - Lasers
  35. 25 - Magnetic resonance imaging
  36. 26 - Nuclear physics and radiation
  37. 27 - Basic mathematical concepts
  38. 28 - Physical quantities and SI units
  39. 29 - Statistics
  40. Index