Long regarded as the undisputed leading text of its kind, Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of both basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology. Under the experienced editorial leadership of Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., the 8th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest advances in practice and important aspects of contemporary anesthesia care, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups. It remains the first learning resource of choice for anesthesia providers, including anesthesia residents and fellows, medical students, and student registered nurse anesthetists, and is also a valuable review tool for practitioners undergoing maintenance of certification or recertification.

• Features a reader-friendly format with color-coded section tabs, easy-to-read chapters, and a concise writing style, along with color patterns in every chapter for quick navigation.
• Contains new chapters on Clinician Well-Being, Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Environmental Impact of Anesthetics, and Perioperative Medicine.
• Covers key topics such as anesthesia neurotoxicity, palliative care, sleep medicine, trauma, and much more.
• Includes high-quality images that offer a detailed visual understanding of complex topics, while numerous figures and tables condense material for easier retention and review.
• Shares the knowledge and experience of renowned anesthesia expert Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. and a team of more than 80 global contributing authors.
• Serves both as an initial learning resource and a useful tool for solidifying the essential “must know” information and reviewing core knowledge for maintenance of certification.

Contents

۱. Scope of Anesthesia Practice
۲. LEARNING ANESTHESIA
۳. Clinician Well-Being
۴. Basic Pharmacologic Principles
۵. Clinical Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology
۶. Autonomic Nervous System
۷. Inhaled Anesthetics
۸. Intravenous Anesthetics
۹. Opioids
۱۰. Local Anesthetics
۱۱. Neuromuscular Blocking and Reversal Agents
۱۲. Anesthetic Neurotoxicity *
۱۳. Preoperative Evaluation
۱۴. CHOICE OF ANESTHETIC TECHNIQUE
۱۵. Anesthesia Delivery Systems
۱۶. AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
۱۷. Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia
۱۸. Peripheral Nerve Blocks
۱۹. Patient Positioning and Associated Risks
۲۰. Anesthetic Monitoring
۲۱. POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND
۲۲. Acid–Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis
۲۳. Hemostasis
۲۴. FLUID MANAGEMENT
۲۵. Blood Therapy
۲۶. Cardiovascular Disease
۲۷. Chronic Pulmonary Disease
۲۸. Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease
۲۹. Nutritional, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Disease
۳۰. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASE
۳۱. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
۳۲. Orthopedic Surgery
۳۳. Obstetrics
۳۴. Pediatrics
۳۵. GERIATRICS
۳۶. Organ Transplantation
۳۷. Outpatient Anesthesia
۳۸. Anesthesia for Procedures in NonOperating Room Locations
۳۹. Postanesthesia Recovery
۴۰. Perioperative Pain Management
۴۱. Critical Care Medicine
۴۲. Perioperative Medicine
۴۳. Anesthesia for Trauma
۴۴. Chronic Pain Management
۴۵. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
۴۶. Quality and Patient Safety in Anesthesia Care
۴۷. Palliative Care
۴۸. Sleep Medicine and Anesthesia
۴۹. Anesthesia and Environmental Health