Contributors

vi

Preface to the Third Edition

vii

Acknowledgements

viii

List of Abbreviations

ix

Chapter 1

Anaesthetic Assessment and Preparation for Surgery

1

Chapter 2

The Principles of Anaesthesia

16

Chapter 3

The Practice of Anaesthesia

51

Chapter 4

Postanaesthesia Care

87

Chapter 5

Recognition and Management of the Acutely Ill Patient on the Ward

108

Chapter 6

Management of the Critically Ill Patient

130

Answers to Self-Assessment Questions

155

Index

163