The Anesthesia Technologist's Manual.

Intro -- Halftitle -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Introduction -- SECTION I.CAREERS IN ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY -- 1 Certification for Anesthesia Technicians and Technologists -- 2 The Surgical Experience -- SECTION II.ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND PHARMACOLOGY -- 3 Pharmacology -- 4 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology -- 5 Cardiovascular Monitoring -- 6 Cardiovascular Pharmacology -- 7 Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology -- 8 Respiratory Monitoring -- 9 Respiratory Pharmacology -- 10 Acid and Base Physiology -- 11 Central Nervous System -- 12 Peripheral Nervous System -- 13 Autonomic Nervous System -- 14 Neuromuscular Anatomy and Physiology -- SECTION III.ANESTHESIA PRACTICE -- 15 Sedation -- 16 Regional Anesthesia -- 17 Overview of a General Anesthetic -- 18 Principles of Airway Management -- 19 Perioperative Medications -- 20 Patient Positioning -- 21 Fluid Therapy -- 22 Blood Transfusion -- 23 Infectious Diseases -- SECTION IV.ANESTHESIA EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY -- 24 The Anesthesia Machine -- 25 Anesthesia Machine Checkout -- 26 Vaporizers -- 27 The Breathing Circuit -- 28 Ventilators -- 29 Preventing and Solving Anesthesia Machine Problems -- 30 Gas Analyzers -- 31 ASA Standard Monitoring -- 32 Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring -- 33 Temperature Management -- 34 Medication Handling -- 35 Blood Gas Analyzers and Point-of-Care Testing -- 36 Vascular Access -- 37 Intravascular Monitoring Equipment -- 38 Infusion Pumps -- 39 Airway Devices -- 40 Airway Equipment Setup, Operation, and Maintenance Tools to Access the Glottic Opening -- 41 Ultrasound -- 42 Transesophageal Echo -- 43 Intraaortic Balloon Pumps and Ventricular Assist Devices -- 44 Autotransfusion Devices -- 45 Defibrillators -- 46 Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators.

47 Anesthesia Supply and Equipment: Contamination, Sanitation, and WasteManagement -- SECTION V.SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS -- 48 Pediatric Anesthesia -- 49 Obstetric Anesthesia -- 50 Anesthesia Considerations for Out-of-Operating Room (OOR) Locations -- 51 Patient Transport -- 52 MRI Safety -- 53 Electrical Safety -- 54 Radiation Safety -- 55 Laser Safety -- SECTION VI.EMERGENCIES -- 56 Simulation-Based Training -- 57 Airway Emergencies -- 58 Cardiac Arrest -- 59 Anaphylaxis -- 60 Malignant Hyperthermia -- 61 Fire Safety -- 62 Massive Hemorrhage -- 63 Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity -- SECTION VII.WORKROOM SYSTEMS -- 64 Workroom Management and Resource Planning -- 65 Legal and Regulatory Issues -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Index.

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