
BASIC Essentials
A Comprehensive Review for the Anesthesiology BASIC Exam
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BASIC Essentials
A Comprehensive Review for the Anesthesiology BASIC Exam
About this book
Focused and results-based, this important board review title covers everything that residents need to know when preparing for their Anesthesiology BASIC exam. Written by residents familiar with the exam, its use of bullet points and illustrations enables effective learning and efficient exam preparation. Providing a comprehensive review of all exam topics, the guide uses a clear and focused note-taking style to present 'high-yield' information, enabling efficient study techniques. Bullet points and short paragraphs feature to help rapid understanding, with margin space provided to annotate and add further notes. The helpful format ensures that all exam preparation, including notes from question banks, can be kept in this 'one-stop' review book. Mirroring the BASIC exam requirements, this book covers clinical anesthetic practice, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, and anesthesia equipment and monitoring. Written by residents for residents, it is an essential preparation resource for the Anesthesiology BASIC exam.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Imprints Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- 1 Anatomy
- 2 Anesthesia Delivery Systems
- 3 Monitoring Methods
- 4 Ventilators, Alarms, and Safety Features
- 5 Defibrillators
- 6 Electrical, Fire, and Explosion Hazards
- 7 Basic Mathematics and Statistics
- 8 General Pharmacology
- 9 Inhaled Anesthetics
- 10 Opioids
- 11 Intravenous Anesthetics
- 12 Local Anesthetics
- 13 Muscle Relaxants
- 14 Evaluation of the Patient and Preoperative Preparation
- 15 Preparation for General Anesthesia and Premedication
- 16 Regional Anesthesia
- 17 General Anesthesia
- 18 Monitored Anesthesia Care and Sedation
- 19 Intravenous Fluid Therapy
- 20 Complications of Anesthesia: Etiology, Prevention, Treatment
- 21 Postanesthesia Recovery Period: Analgesics
- 22 Postanesthesia Recovery Period: Common Scenarios
- 23 Central and Peripheral Nervous System
- 24 Pain Mechanisms and Pathways
- 25 Autonomic Nervous System
- 26 Central Nervous System Anatomy
- 27 Respiratory Physiology
- 28 Respiratory System Anatomy
- 29 Respiratory System: Pharmacology
- 30 Cardiovascular Physiology
- 31 Basics of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Medications, Defibrillators, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Algorithms
- 32 Cardiovascular Anatomy
- 33 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
- 34 Gastrointestinal Systems
- 35 Renal Anatomy and Physiology
- 36 Renal Pharmacology
- 37 Hematologic System: Coagulation, Anticoagulation, Antiplatelet, and Thrombolytics
- 38 Transfusions
- 39 Reactions to Transfusions
- 40 Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
- 41 Neuromuscular Physiology and Disorders
- 42 Special Problems or Issues in Anesthesiology
- Index