Basic essentials : a comprehensive review for the anesthesiology BASIC exam / edited by Dharti Patel [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Patel, Dharti, editor.

Series:

Cambridge medicine (Series)

Cambridge medicine

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anesthesia--Examinations, questions, etc.

Anesthesia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 251 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University press, 2025.

Summary:

This is the 2nd edition of the popular comprehensive and results-based review study guide, presenting educational content for the Anesthesiology BASIC exam in an easily digestible format. Updated alongside the content of the exam, this new edition continues to provide an essential resource for residents. Reviewing all exam topics, the chapters cover clinical anesthetic practice, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, anesthesia equipment, and monitoring methods. Information is presented in a clear and focused style, and the use of bullet points and concise paragraphs throughout enable effective learning and efficient exam revision. Figures and illustrations supplement the text and additional margin space provides room for annotations and further notes. The user-friendly format ensures that all exam preparation, including notes from question banks, can be kept in this 'one-stop' review book. Written by residents for residents in a comprehensive and easily digestible format, this book is a valuable resource for effective and successful exam preparation.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title page

Title page

Copyright page

Contents

List of Contributors

Preface

List of Abbreviations

Chapter 1 Anatomy

Head and Neck

Chest

Upper and Lower Extremities

Spinal Anatomy, Landmarks, and Dermatomes

Further Reading

Chapter 2 Anesthesia Delivery Systems

Components of the Anesthesia Machine

Vaporizers

Anesthesia Breathing Systems

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Absorbents

Mapleson Breathing Systems

Anesthesia Machine Checkout

Physiological Monitoring

Chapter 3 Monitoring Methods

General Monitors

Ventilation Monitors

Gas Concentrations

References

Chapter 4 Ventilators, Alarms, and Safety Features

Ventilators

Modes

Assisted Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring Parameters4

Alarms and Safety Features

Chapter 5 Defibrillators

Definition and Types

Indications

Modes/Therapies

Perioperative Management

Non-Operating Room Locations

Chapter 6 Electrical, Fire, and Explosion Hazards: Basic Electronics

Electrical Considerations

Macro and Micro Current Hazards

Operating Room Fire Considerations

OR Fire Prevention

Airway Fire Safety

Chapter 7 Basic Mathematics and Statistics

Logarithm

Graph of Simple Equation

Analysis of Biological Curves

Sample and Population

Probability

Mean, Median, and Mode

Standard Deviation and Error

Types of Data

t-test

Chi-Square

Regression Analysis/Correlation

Odds Ratio

Risk Ratio

Analysis of Variance

Power Analysis

Meta-Analysis

Confidence Intervals

Bland-Altman Plot

Types of Error

Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests

Chapter 8 General Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics vs. Pharmacodynamics

Potency

Efficacy

Absorption

Volume of Distribution

Clearance.

Context-Sensitive Half-Time

Kinetics

Hepatic Metabolism

Liver Disease

Renal Disease

Extrahepatic Metabolism

Obesity

Chapter 9 Anesthetics: Gases and Vapors

General Pharmacokinetics of Anesthetic Gases and Vapors

Physical Properties of Anesthetic Gases

Mechanism of Action of Anesthetic Gases

Effects on Major Organ Systems

Biotransformation and Toxicity

Trace Concentrations, Operating Room Pollution, Personnel Hazards2,3

Volatile Anesthetic Properties

High-Yield Topics and Concepts4

Common Volatile Anesthetic Equations

Chapter 10 Opioids

Classifications

Mechanism: The Activation of Opioid Receptors (Figure 10.1)

Risk Factors for Chronic Opioid Use and Opioid Misuse

Role of Opioids in Postoperative Pain Control

Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Protocols41

Opioid Risk Tool

Chapter 11 Intravenous Anesthetics

Overview of Pharmacology

Propofol

Barbiturates: Methohexital, Thiopental*

Benzodiazepines: Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam, Remimazolam

Dexmedetomidine

Etomidate

Ketamine

Summary of Key Points

Chapter 12 Local Anesthetics

General Characteristics

Characteristics of Individual Local Anesthetics

Complications of Local Anesthetics

Clinical Uses

Chapter 13 Muscle Relaxants (Depolarizing, Non-Depolarizing)

Depolarizing Muscle Relaxants: Succinylcholine

Non-Depolarizing Muscle Relaxants

Anticholinergic Drugs (Glycopyrrolate, Atropine, Scopolamine)

Sugammadex

Monitoring of Blockade

Chapter 14 Understanding the Role of the Anesthesia Preop Evaluation

Introduction

Exceptions to the Rule

Appendix

Chapter 15 Preparation for General Anesthesia and Premedication.

Interactions with Chronic Medications and General Anesthetics

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Treatments

Concerns with Specific Disease States

Chapter 16 Regional Anesthesia

Preparation for Neuraxial and Regional Blocks

Neuraxial Blocks (Spinal, Epidural, Caudal, Combined Spinal/Epidural)

Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

IV Regional Anesthesia/Bier Block

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP)

Chapter 17 General Anesthesia

Chapter 18 Monitored Anesthesia Care and Sedation

Levels of Sedation

Techniques

Risks and Complications

ASA Guidelines for Sedation and Sedation Guidelines for Non-Anesthesiologists

Chapter 19 Intravenous Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Period

Water, Electrolytes, Glucose Requirement, Disposition

Resuscitation Fluids

Fluid Requirements and Fluid-Deficit Calculations

Normal Saline (NS) vs. Lactated Ringer's vs. Plasma-Lyte

Chapter 20 Complications of Anesthesia: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment

Airway-Related Injury

Respiratory Events

Aspiration

Ocular Injuries

Vascular Complications

Position-Related Peripheral Nerve Complications

Thermodysregulation

Allergic Reactions

Chronic Environmental Exposure, Fertility, Carcinogenicity, Teratogenicity, Scavenging

Radiation Exposure

Infectious Diseases

Chapter 21 Postanesthesia Recovery Period: Analgesics

Chapter 22 Postoperative Period: Consequences of Anesthesia and of Surgical Incisions

Respiratory Consequences of Anesthesia and Surgery

Cardiovascular Consequences of General and Regional Anesthesia

Nausea and Vomiting

Neuromuscular Consequences of Anesthesia

Neurological Consequences of Anesthesia

Further Reading.

Chapter 23 Central and Peripheral Nervous System

Brain

Spinal Cord

Neuromuscular and Synaptic Transmission

Skeletal Muscle Contraction

Pain Mechanisms and Pathways

Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Temperature Regulation

Chapter 24 Pain Mechanisms and Pathways

Chapter 25 Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic System

Parasympathetic System

Ganglionic Transmission

Reflexes

Chapter 26 Central Nervous System: Anatomy

The Brain

Brainstem

How Is Respiration Controlled?

Cerebral Circulation

The Spinal Cord

The Spine

Meninges

Cranial Nerves

Chapter 27 Respiratory System: Physiology

Lung Volumes and Capacities

Methods of Measurement of Lung Volumes

Lung Mechanics

Ventilation-Perfusion

Blood Gas

Control of Ventilation

Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lungs

Perioperative Smoking

Chapter 28 Respiratory System: Anatomy

Nose

Pharynx

Larynx

Trachea

Chapter 29 Respiratory System: Pharmacology

Bronchodilators

Anti-Inflammatory Medications

Chapter 30 Cardiovascular Physiology

Cardiac Cycle

Ventricular Function4

Myocardial Oxygen Supply and Demand

Pressures and Blood Flow

Cardiac Reflexes

Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation

Regional Blood Flow and Regulation

Chapter 31 Basics of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Medications, Defibrillators, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Algorithms

Chapter 32 Cardiovascular System: Anatomy

Coronary Circulation

Heart Conduction System

Chapter 33 Cardiovascular System: Pharmacology

Digoxin1

Inotropes and Adrenergic Agents2.

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors:2-5

Anti-arrhythmics:1

Anti-anginal Drugs

Vasodilators1

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers13

Cardiovascular Effects of Electrolytes3,15,16

Non-adrenergic Vasoconstrictors

Chapter 34 Anesthesiology for the Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Systems

Gastrointestinal (GI) System

Hepatic System

ERPs/ERAS®12

Chapter 35 Renal Anatomy and Physiology

Water: Distribution, Balance, Compartments

Electrolytes

Anatomy of the Kidney

Renal Physiology

Tubular Resorption

Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)

Drug Clearance

Renal Function Tests

Renal Pathology

Acid-Base Balance and the Kidney

Chapter 36 Renal Pharmacology

Diuretics

Dopaminergic Agents

Chapter 37 Hematologic System: Coagulation, Anticoagulation, Antiplatelet, and Thrombolytics

Hemostasis

Anticoagulants

Antiplatelet Agents2,14

Antithrombotic Agents

Alternatives to Transfusion

Chapter 38 Transfusions

Indications for Blood Transfusion

Blood Collection and Processing

Blood Product Components, Preservation, and Storage

Blood Filters and Pumps

Effects of Cooling and Heating: Blood Warmers

Volume Expanders

Preparation for Transfusion

Blood Donation and Salvage

Synthetic and Recombinant Hemoglobin

Chapter 39 Reactions to Transfusions

Complications of Transfusions

Chapter 40 Endocrine and Metabolic Systems

Hormone Physiology and Common Pathology

Biochemistry of Normal Body Metabolism

Chapter 41 Neuromuscular Physiology and Disorders

Anatomy and Physiology of Neuromuscular Transmission

Neuromuscular Pathology

Chapter 42 Special Problems or Issues in Anesthesiology.

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ISBN:

1-009-33477-8

1-009-33478-6

1-009-33479-4

OCLC:

1574122044