Landmark Papers in Anaesthesia

Part of the groundbreaking Landmarks Papers in... series, Landmark Papers in Anaesthesia details 10 key papers in each of the major areas of anaesthesia. Each paper is discussed in detail, summarised, and its strengths and weaknesses highlighted. Papers are selected on a number of criteria, including most cited, the authors' choice, or even when they demonstrated the wrong conclusions and are therefore a landmark paper for perhaps the wrong reasons. Edited by two of the leading figures in anaesthesia, this title includes commentaries on the key papers by the leading figures in each sub-specialty. Written to a strict format, the book also includes lists of the most cited articles from the major anaesthesia journals.

Zusammenfassung
Evidence-based medicine is a concept that is at the forefront of anaesthesia. Clinicians are increasingly encouraged to practise patient management based on available evidence in the scientific literature. For example, new anaesthesia methods, e.g. regional anaesthesia, are being used more frequently based on case studies that show the efficacy and cost-savings associated with the treatment. Additionally, considering that many anaesthetists are required to cover arange of areas, information discussing proven methods as well as pitfalls to avoid are valuable to all those working in the field. This book provides a detailed summary of the most important trials and studies in anaesthesia, ranging from neuroanaesthesia and anaesthesia for transplant, to paediatric and thoracic anaesthesia, allowing the reader to rapidly extract key results. Each chapter is written by a prominent anaesthetist in that particular field, and papers have been selected on a number of criteria, included impact factor, authors' choices, or even because the conclusions reached do not indicate bestpractice. With this wealth of information collected into this newest volume in the 'Landmark Papers in' series, Landmark Papers in Anaesthesia is essential reading for all practicing anaesthetists.