Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2022 and 2023!

Part of the popular and well-regarded Clinical Anesthesia family of titles, and founded by Drs. Paul G. Barash, Bruce F. Cullen, and Robert K. Stoelting, Clinical Anesthesia Fundamentals, Second Edition, is a concise, highly visual resource covering the core concepts in anesthesiology. The editorial board comprised of Drs. Bruce F. Cullen, M. Christine Stock, Rafael Ortega, Sam R. Sharar, Natalie F. Holt, Christopher W. Connor, and Naveen Nathan, and their team of expert contributors clearly and simply present the information you need on key aspects of anesthesia for every specialty area and key organ systems. From physiology and pharmacology to anatomy and system-based anesthesia, it uses full-color graphics, easy-to-read tables, and clear, concise text to convey the essential principles of the field.

Presents material in a highly visual manner, including “Did You Know” boxes that highlight key points, as well as tutorial content that reinforces key concepts, in addition to end-of-chapter multiple-choice questions, answers, and explanations.
New features include: a chapter on anesthesia for the older patient as well as 31 chapter-based infographics that provide “At a Glance” or “A Closer Look” at topical content.
Includes question-based review versions of the infographics, dozens of concise review lectures covering every chapter in the book, and 500 integrated review questions throughout.
Includes an introductory section covering scientific and technical foundations, pharmacology, and technology.
Features helpful appendices with handy formulas; an electrocardiography atlas; numerous key protocols, guidelines, and standards; algorithms, and more.
Ideal for medical students, residents, SRNAs, CRNAs, and practitioners studying for board exams—anyone who needs a quick overview of the essential elements of clinical anesthesia in an easily accessible format.