Relied on for over 30 years by resident and practicing anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists, this best-selling pocket reference is now in its Eighth Edition. In easy-to-scan outline format, it provides current, comprehensive, concise, consistent, and clinically relevant guidelines for anesthesia, perioperative care, critical care, and pain management. The book has been written, reviewed, updated, and field-tested by the internationally recognized Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

This edition includes new chapters on orthopedic anesthesia and patient positioning in anesthesia. Content from the pediatric resuscitation chapter has been incorporated into other chapters where relevant. The book has a new design with larger type size for easier reading.

This is one of the most popular handbooks in anesthesiology. It presents clinical information in an outline form, with key terms bolded for emphasis. It sells to all segements of the market, including anesthesia residents, nurse anesthetists, and practitioners. It also sells to some medical students.

New to the Eighth Edition are chapters on orthopedic anesthesia and patient positioning in anesthesia. Content from the pediatric resuscitation chapter has been incorporated into other areas of the book where relevant. A new design with slightly larger type size makes the text easier to read.