Stoelting’s Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by renowned expert Dr. Roberta L. Hines, this esteemed textbook provides in-depth discussions of common diseases, as well as highlights of rarer diseases and their unique characteristics that may be crucial during the perioperative period.

Comprehensive Coverage of Clinical Practices and Guidelines

The book includes the latest clinical practice guidelines, easy-to-follow treatment algorithms, key points with bullet points, and more. It features two new chapters on nutritional diseases: Obesity and Malnutrition, and Chronic Pain, as well as significantly revised content on valvular heart disease, heart failure, and myocardial disease, pericardial disease, cardiac trauma, endocrine diseases, and diseases associated with pregnancy, among others.

Richly Illustrated with Visual Aids

The textbook is accompanied by abundant figures, tables, graphs, and photographs that provide quick access to the most important aspects of each disease and clarify critical points related to management.

Anesthesia Considerations for Special Patient Populations

The book examines specific anesthesia considerations for special patient populations, including pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients.

Ideal for practicing anesthesiologists and anesthesia residents in training, Stoelting’s Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease, 8th edition, is an indispensable tool for anyone involved in the practice of anesthesia, regardless of their level of training and experience. With its concise yet comprehensive coverage of the pathophysiology of common diseases and their medical management in relation to anesthesia practice, this textbook provides clear and detailed guidance on how to approach or avoid potential complications associated with pre-existing conditions.

With Dr. Hines and new co-editor Dr. Stephanie B. Jones leading an extraordinary team of authors, this textbook offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their understanding and management of co-existing diseases in anesthesia practice.

Publication details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: February 15, 2023
• Pages: 750 pages
• Language: Spanish