Blackwell Publishing, eghth edition
ISBN 1405-1066-38
The anaesthetist requires a particularly specialized knowledge of anatomy. Some
regions of the body, for example the respiratory passages, the major veins and the peripheral nerves, the anaesthetist must know with an intimacy of detail that rivals or even exceeds that of the surgeon; other areas can be all but ignored. The role of anatomy in anaesthetic teaching is often considered merely as a prerequisite for the safe practice of local anaesthetic blocks.
However, it is also important in understanding the anatomy of the airway, the function of the lungs, the circulation, venous access, monitoring neuromuscular block and many other aspects of practical anaesthesia. For this reason, this book is not intended to be a textbook for regional anaesthetic techniques; there are many excellent books in this field. It is an anatomy book written for anaesthetists, keeping in mind the special requirements of their daily practice.
In this eighth edition, we have revised much of the text, we have taken the opportunity to expand and update the sections of special interest to anaesthetists and we have included new and improved illustrations.
ISBN 1405-1066-38
The anaesthetist requires a particularly specialized knowledge of anatomy. Some
regions of the body, for example the respiratory passages, the major veins and the peripheral nerves, the anaesthetist must know with an intimacy of detail that rivals or even exceeds that of the surgeon; other areas can be all but ignored. The role of anatomy in anaesthetic teaching is often considered merely as a prerequisite for the safe practice of local anaesthetic blocks.
However, it is also important in understanding the anatomy of the airway, the function of the lungs, the circulation, venous access, monitoring neuromuscular block and many other aspects of practical anaesthesia. For this reason, this book is not intended to be a textbook for regional anaesthetic techniques; there are many excellent books in this field. It is an anatomy book written for anaesthetists, keeping in mind the special requirements of their daily practice.
In this eighth edition, we have revised much of the text, we have taken the opportunity to expand and update the sections of special interest to anaesthetists and we have included new and improved illustrations.