Basic Physiology for Anaesthetists

Now in its second edition, this comprehensively illustrated textbook bridges the gap between medical school and reference scientific texts.

Every trainee in anaesthesia requires a thorough understanding of basic physiology and its application to clinical practice. The book covers the physiology requirements of the Primary FRCA examination syllabus. Chapters are organised by organ system, with particular emphasis given to the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. The practical question-and-answer format helps the reader prepare for oral examinations, while 'clinical relevance' boxes translate the physiological concepts to clinical practice. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, and includes six new chapters, including the physiology of the eye, upper airway and exercise testing. It provides junior anaesthetists with an essential 'one stop' physiology resource.

Key Features:

• The book's question and answer style helps anaesthetists prepare for oral postgraduate examinations
• Illustrated with simple diagrams that can easily be reproduced in examinations
• Features 'clinical relevance' boxes that help place the physiology into context, helping the reader to understand the practical relevance of the science

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Chambers, David; Huang, Christopher; Matthews, Gareth

ISBN:

978-1-10-846399-7

Specialty:

• Anesthesiology
• Psychology

Language:

English

Edition:

2nd

Pages:

464

Publication Year:

2019

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

80