Includes bibliographical references and index.

The practice of anesthesiology -- Anesthetic equipment & monitors -- The operating room environment -- Breathing systems -- The anesthesia workstation -- Cardiovascular monitoring -- Noncardiovascular monitoring -- Clinical pharmacology -- Pharmacological principles -- Inhalation anesthetics -- Intravenous anesthetics -- Analgesic agents -- Neuromuscular blocking agents -- Cholinesterase inhibitors & other pharmacologic antagonists to neuromuscular blocking agents -- Anticholinergic drugs -- Adrenergic agonists & antagonists -- Hypotensive agents -- Local anesthetics -- Adjuncts to anesthesia -- Anesthetic Management -- Preoperative assessment, premedication, & perioperative documentation -- Airway management -- Cardiovascular physiology & anesthesia -- Anesthesia for patients with cardiovascular disease -- Anesthesia for cardiovascular surgery -- Respiratory physiology & anesthesia -- Anesthesia for patients with respiratory disease -- Anesthesia for thoracic surgery -- Neurophysiology & anesthesia -- Anesthesia for neurosurgery -- Anesthesia for patients with neurological & psychiatric diseases -- Anesthesia for patients with neuromuscular disease -- Kidney physiology & anesthesia -- Anesthesia for patients with kidney disease -- Anesthesia for genitourinary surgery -- Hepatic physiology & anesthesia -- Anesthresia for patients with liver disease -- Anesthesia for patients with endocrine disease -- Anesthesia for ophthalmic surgery -- Anesthesia for otolaryngology- head & neck surgery -- Anesthesia for orthopedic surgery -- Anesthesia for trauma & emergency surgery -- Maternal & fetal physiology & anesthesia -- Obstretric anesthesia -- Pediatric anesthesia -- Geriatric anesthesia -- Ambulatory & non-operating room anesthesia -- Regional anesthesia & pain management -- Spinal, epidural, & caudal blocks -- Peripheral nerve blocks -- Chronic pain management -- Enhanced recovery protocols & optimization of perioperative outcomes -- Perioperative & critical care medicine -- Management of patients with fluid & electrolyte disturbances -- Acid-base management -- Fluid management & blood component therapy -- Thermoregulation, hypothermia, & malignant hyperthermia -- Nutrition in perioperative & critical care -- Anesthetic complications -- Cardiopulminary resuscitation -- Postanesthesia care -- Common clinical concerns in critical care medicine -- Inhalation therapy & mechanical ventilation in the PACU & ICU -- Safety, quality, & performance improvement.