A must have drug reference for anesthesia providers, critical care practitioners, and all healthcare professionals involved in the care of surgical or intensive care unit patients. This pocket-size handbook provides comprehensive, detailed information to help ensure the appropriate clinical management of patients.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• 100's of Updates to drug data - including updated reference and unlabeled use fields
• Drug monographs rewritten with the Intensivist and Anesthesiologist in mind
• Completely updated Anesthesiology and Critical Care Concerns
• Brand new Inhalation anesthetic agents
• New Special Topics Section: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
• Additional updated sections include: Chronic Renal Failure, Anesthesia for Obstetric Patients in Nonobstetric Surgery, Acute Postoperative Pain, Perioperative Management of Patients on Antiseizure Medication, Anesthesia for Patients with Liver Disease, Stress Replacement of Corticosteroids, Perioperative Management of the Diabetic Patient

COMPREHENSIVE

• Covers over 2,000 medications most commonly used in the perioperative and critical care settings
• Special Topics/Issues section includes frequently encountered patient conditions and selected uses of medications specific to anesthesia and/or critical care
• Appendix containing over 150 pages of valuable comparison charts, management guidelines, and therapy recommendations
• Pharmacologic Category Index
• International Brand Name Index

EASY TO USE

• Alphabetically organized by BOTH Brand (trade) and Generic Name
• Fully cross-referenced by page number
• "Dictionary-like" page headings to expedite your search
• Distinct symbols identify cross-references