Description
📘 Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine
Authors: Baha Al-Shaikh & Simon G. Stacey
Edition: 6th Edition
Audience: Anesthesia trainees, critical care practitioners, and FRCA exam candidates
📌 Overview
This trusted resource is a concise, illustrated guide to the most essential equipment used in anesthesia, critical care, and perioperative practice. It explains the functional principles, safety features, and applications of machines and tools encountered in daily clinical work, making it an ideal study and reference guide for exams and clinical settings alike.
⭐ Key Features
🛠️ Comprehensive Equipment Coverage
Covers a wide range of essential tools and devices—from anesthesia machines, vaporizers, ventilators, to monitoring systems—ensuring a solid understanding of both basics and advancements.
📷 High-Quality Illustrations & Diagrams
Features over 300 full-color illustrations and line drawings to aid visual learning and clarify complex mechanisms.
📚 Simplified Explanations
Explains how and why equipment works, emphasizing clinical relevance, safety mechanisms, and troubleshooting tips—perfect for understanding under pressure.
🆕 Updated Content
Fully updated to reflect the latest technology, safety standards, and guidelines, including newer ventilators, monitors, and airway management tools.
📋 Exam-Oriented Format
Each chapter is aligned with common FRCA (UK) exam questions and clinical competencies, making it highly relevant for anesthesia trainees.
🎯 Benefits
🎓 Ideal for Exam Prep
Targeted at FRCA Part 1 & 2 candidates with emphasis on frequently tested concepts and real-life applications.
💼 Practical Clinical Use
Enhances day-to-day confidence in using and troubleshooting equipment in ORs, ICUs, and perioperative areas.
📖 Quick Reference Guide
Compact, clear, and easily navigable for on-the-go revision or clinical queries.
📚 Recommended Categories
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Anesthesiology
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Critical Care Medicine
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Perioperative Medicine
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Medical Equipment & Technology
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Board Exam Preparation (FRCA, EDAIC, etc.)
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