Description
🧪 Pharmacology and Physiology for Anesthesia: Foundations and Clinical Application
2nd Edition
Authors: Hugh C. Hemmings Jr., MD, PhD & Talmage D. Egan, MD
📘 A foundational and clinically focused reference merging the essential principles of pharmacology and physiology tailored to anesthetic practice.
🔍 Overview
This comprehensive textbook is meticulously designed to bridge basic science and clinical application in anesthesia. It explores the core principles of how anesthetic agents work and how the body responds to these drugs, emphasizing mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and physiological effects across systems.
🗝️ Key Features
📚 Dual Focus on Pharmacology & Physiology
Each chapter integrates pharmacologic agents with the relevant physiological responses, ideal for anesthetic planning and intraoperative management.
🧬 Systems-Based Structure
Chapters organized by organ systems—cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, CNS, and hepatic—support a holistic understanding of anesthetic interactions.
📈 Clinical Application Emphasis
Covers real-world clinical implications, drug-drug interactions, and the pharmacologic rationale behind anesthetic choices.
🖼️ Full-Color Illustrations & Tables
Visual aids enhance retention of complex mechanisms and pathways.
🧑⚕️ Expert Contributors
Written by leading anesthesiologists and researchers ensuring authoritative and up-to-date content.
📹 Online Resources
Includes access to videos and self-assessment tools to support learning and board exam prep.
🎯 Benefits of Reading
✅ Prepares for Board Exams: Especially valuable for anesthesia residents and fellows.
✅ Supports Evidence-Based Practice: Offers current insights into drug effects and physiologic considerations.
✅ Enhances Patient Safety: Equips clinicians with deeper understanding for anticipating and managing physiological responses.
📖 Summary
This book serves as a trusted resource for mastering the pharmacological and physiological foundations essential for safe and effective anesthesia. Whether you’re a trainee or a seasoned practitioner, it provides a detailed yet accessible roadmap from basic principles to clinical execution.
📚 Recommended Categories
🩺 Anesthesiology
💊 Pharmacology
🫀 Physiology
📘 Medical Education
🏥 Clinical Reference
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