A key requirement of the primary and final FRCA examinations is a sound understanding of the basic sciences behind anaesthetic practice. It is important to be able to describe these principles clearly, particularly in the viva section of the examinations. Featuring several new topics, this fully updated new edition of this best-selling book provides all the important graphs, definitions and equations which may be covered in the examinations, together with clear and concise explanations of how to present them to the examiner and why they are important. Packed full of precise, clear diagrams with well structured explanations, and with all key definitions, derivations and statistics, this is an essential study aid for all FRCA examination candidates.

Autorentext

Matthew Cross is a Consultant Anaesthetist at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK.

Zusammenfassung
This new edition of the key title Physics, Pharmacology and Physiology for Anaesthetists provides a practical, quick reference guide for the basic sciences (physics, physiology, pharmacology and statistics) required by anaesthetists preparing for the primary or final FRCA. Fully updated, it provides all key graphs, definitions and equations.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements; Preface; Forewords P. Hutton and Tom E. Peck; Introduction; 1. Mathematical principles; 2. Physical principles; 3. Principles of special equipment; 4. Pharmacological principles; 5. Pharmacodynamics; 6. Pharmacokinetics; 7. Respiratory physiology; 8. Cardiovascular physiology; 9. Renal physiology; 10. Neurophysiology; 11. Applied sciences; 12. Statistical principles; Appendix; Index.