Drugs in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 5th Edition

📘 Product Details

• Title: Drugs in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

• Authors: Edward Scarth, Susan Smith

• Publisher: Oxford University Press

• Publication Date: January 1, 2016

• Edition: 5th Edition

• Format: PDF

• Pages: 432

• ISBN-10: 0198768818

• ISBN-13: 978-0198768814

• Language: English

⭐ Key Features

1. Comprehensive Drug Coverage

   • Over 200 drugs used in anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medicine.

   • Includes generic and trade names, dosages, routes of administration, and special considerations.

2. Clear and Concise Format

   • Entries are alphabetically organized and formatted for rapid reference.

   • Each entry includes:

     • Indications

     • Contraindications

     • Mechanism of action

     • Pharmacokinetics

     • Side effects

     • Drug interactions

3. Updated and Evidence-Based

   • Includes the latest clinical guidelines and evidence where applicable.

   • Covers newer agents and updated recommendations on established drugs.

4. Pocket-Sized and Durable

   • Designed for portability—ideal for quick use in operating rooms, ICUs, or on ward rounds.

   • Durable binding and print quality to withstand frequent use.

5. Cross-References and Appendices

   • Includes cross-references for drug classes.

   • Appendices cover emergency drug dosages, reversal agents, and infusion rates.

✅ Benefits

• Time-Saving: Quickly look up drug information in critical or time-pressured situations.

• Improves Patient Safety: Helps ensure correct dosing, minimizes adverse reactions, and avoids dangerous drug interactions.

• Educational Tool: Ideal for medical students, junior doctors, anesthetists in training, and even senior clinicians looking for a quick refresher.

• Exam Preparation: Valuable aid for preparing for exams like the FRCA and other anesthesiology or critical care certifications.

• Clinical Confidence: Enhances confidence during drug administration by providing up-to-date, evidence-based guidance.

Drugs in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care is a concise, portable reference covering over 200 commonly used drugs in anesthetic and critical care practice. Designed for rapid access in clinical settings, each entry provides essential details such as drug uses, doses, side effects, interactions, and contraindications, presented in an easy-to-read, alphabetical format.

Updated with the latest drugs and safety guidance, the book supports safe, effective medication use in the OR, ICU, and emergency situations. It’s ideal for anesthesia trainees, ICU clinicians, nurses, and students, serving as both a daily clinical aid and an exam revision resource.