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	Atlee: Complications in Anesthesia, 2nd ed. 2007, Saunders DESCRIPTION: This easy-to-use resource details all of the complications likely to be encountered in clinical practice. The scope has been expanded to include the critical care setting. Internationally renowned authorities explain the nature, likelihood, and causes of each problem, and then guide you through the appropriate treatment measures. Each type of complication is discussed in its own concise chapter making it easier to quickly locate and research specific topics of interest.
	Brown: Atlas of Regional Anesthesia, 4th ed. 2010, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Atlas of Regional Anesthesia, by Dr. David L. Brown, has been the go-to reference for many years, helping clinicians master a myriad of nerve block techniques in all areas of the body. This meticulously updated new edition brings you state-of-the-art coverage and streaming online videos of ultrasound-guided techniques, as well as new coverage of the latest procedures. Hundreds of high-quality full-color illustrations of anatomy and conventional and ultrasound-guided techniques provide superb visual guidance.
	Chestnut: Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice, 4th ed. 2009 Mosby, Inc. DESCRIPTION: The updated fourth edition of this comprehensive, highly respected reference covers all you need to know about obstetric anesthesia—from basic science to various anesthesia techniques to complications. The editorial team of leading authorities in the field now features Drs. Linda S. Polley, Lawrence C. Tsen, and Cynthia A. Wong and presents the latest on anesthesia techniques for labor and delivery and medical disorders that occur during pregnancy. This edition features two new chapters and rewritten versions of key chapters such as Epidural and Spinal Analgesia and Anesthesia.
	Fleisher: Anesthesia and Uncommon Diseases, 5th ed. 2006 Saunders, An Imprint of Elsevier DESCRIPTION: Avoid complications associated with unusual and complicated diseases with help from the new edition of this classic text. Now with new coverage of pediatric topics and fully revised chapters, most by new contributors, this new edition brings you the latest knowledge and techniques and includes new information on congenital heart disease, morbid obesity, neurologic diseases, infectious diseases, trauma and acute care, geriatric patients, genetic and metabolic diseases, and burn patients.
	Fleisher: Evidence-Based Practice of Anesthesiology, 2nd ed. 2009 Saunders, An Imprint of Elsevier DESCRIPTION: Evidence-Based Practice of Anesthesiology, 2nd Edition, by Lee A. Fleisher, MD, summarizes the best available evidence concerning the most common clinical questions that anesthesiologists face every day, so you will have an informed basis for making effective patient management decisions. This new edition covers 24 new topics and explores a full range of important issues in perioperative management—discussing the clinical options, examining the relevant research, and presenting expert recommendations. It features the latest information on clinical situations and reviews all clinical options based on the most recent clinical trials, providing a valuable framework for translating evidence into practice.
	Gallagher: Simulation in Anesthesia, 1st ed. 2007, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Following up his best-selling Board Stiff TEE & Too manuals for the oral boards in anesthesiology, Dr. Gallagher has produced a step-by-step how-to guide on conducting an anesthesia simulation. Topics include which equipment to use as well as suggestions for simulation scenarios that will help train your staff with a theoretical basis for handling even the most unexpected complications.
	Hagberg: Benumof's Airway Management, 2nd ed. 2007 Mosby, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Airway management is one of the fundamental fields of knowledge that every resident, anesthesiologist, and nurse anesthetist must master to successfully manage surgical patients. The new edition of this highly successful text has increased coverage of pre- and post-intubation techniques. Fully illustrated and tightly focused, this unique text is the only volume of its kind completely dedicated to airway management. Complete with the latest ASA guidelines, no other volume does what Benumof's Airway Management does.
	Hemmings: Foundations of Anesthesia, 2nd ed. 2006, Mosby Ltd. Title DESCRIPTION: 118 international experts provide you with complete coverage of basic and clinical science in anesthesiology. They emphasize the principles and clinical applications of molecular and cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, and physics and measurement. Over 700 full-color illustrations and easy-to-read tables and graphs help you understand every detail.
	Hines & Marschall: Stoelting's Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease, 5th ed. 2008 Churchill Livingstone, An Imprint of Elsevier DESCRIPTION: Today's leading authorities present the succinct, yet thorough guidance needed to successfully avoid or manage complications stemming from pre-existing medical conditions. Organized by disease, this edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest information on definition, current pathophysiology, significant pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors of the disease process, anesthetic judgment, and management.
	Kaplan: Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia. 5th ed. 2006, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Dr. Kaplan and a multitude of other eminent specialists have completely updated and revised the 5th Edition of this definitive bible of cardiac anesthesia. They present detailed information on all the latest techniques, and offer the essential guidance readers need when administering anesthesia to cardiac surgery patients as well as cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Inside, readers will find 12 new chapters plus all other chapters extensively updated, three renowned new associate editors—Dr. David L. Reich, Dr. Carol L. Lake, and Dr. Steven N. Konstadt—and detailed discussions of the hottest topics.
	Kaplan: Essentials of Cardiac Anesthesia, 1st ed. 2008 Saunders, An Imprint of Elsevier DESCRIPTION: This title presents today's most essential clinical knowledge in cardiac anesthesia in a practical, user-friendly format to help you locate the answers you need quickly. It features key points boxes in each chapter to help you quickly access the most crucial information and annotated references that guide you to the most practical additional resources, while providing clinical emphasis that facilitates and enhances bedside patient care.
	Motoyama & Davis: Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children, 7th ed. 2006 Mosby, An Imprint of Elsevier DESCRIPTION: Renowned contributors offer exhaustive discussions of basic science and clinical practice for every aspect of the specialty. This new edition offers new chapters on office-based anesthesia, fetal surgery, neonatal emergencies, and perioperative psychological preparation, presents expanded coverage of physiologic principles, monitoring techniques, pharmacology, organ transplant anesthesia, and plastic surgery, and integrates the knowledge and expertise of many new contributors from top international institutions.
	Newman: Perioperative Medicine, 1st ed. 2008, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Recognized authorities in anesthesiology and surgical critical care present you with today's best management approaches for achieving optimal perioperative outcomes. They review the potential risks to all major organ systems by examining the incidence and significance of organ dysfunction...assessing the etiology of particular organ dysfunctions...defining the preoperative and intraoperative risk factors...and offering perioperative protection strategies to minimize potential complications. A consistent chapter format - combined with color-coded algorithms, summary tables and boxes - enable you to quickly locate specific guidance.
	Stoelting: Basics of Anesthesia, 5th ed. 2007, Churchill Livingstone DESCRIPTION: Widely acknowledged as the foremost introductory text, this latest edition provides the most authoritative and complete overview of anesthesia theory and practice and continues to serve as an excellent primer on the scope and practice of anesthesiology. Superbly edited by two of the foremost experts in the field, the new edition is presented in full color and includes updated information on new and rapidly changing areas in anesthesia practice. The new topics include Approach to Learning Anesthesia; Medical Informatics; Basic Cardiopulmonary Physiology; Hemostasis; Congenital Heart Disease; Trauma; Bioterrorism; and Medical Direction in the Operating Room.