Elsevier Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine

Essentials of Equipment in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine is a practical textbook designed to make the study of anaesthetic and critical care equipment clear and approachable. It provides comprehensive coverage of equipment used in the operating theatre and intensive care unit, explaining why each item is used and highlighting related safety concerns.

Now fully updated in its sixth edition, the book includes new technologies introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is intended as a main text for trainees preparing for the primary FRCA exams and is also suitable for professionals who work with anaesthetic equipment, including anaesthetic and intensive care nurses and operating department practitioners. The content is presented with concise, consistent text and illustrations, alongside self-assessment features and exam tips.

Key details

• Sixth edition, fully updated to reflect current practice
• Covers operating theatre and intensive care unit equipment, including safety considerations
• Aligned with the Royal College of Anaesthetists postgraduate training and exam syllabus
• Includes summary boxes, more than 100 exam-style questions, OSCE stations and exam tips
• Features clear coloured images and illustrations
• Suggested further reading updated

Synopsis

This concise, simply formatted guide covers the full range of equipment used in anaesthesia, critical care and perioperative medicine. It explains the purpose of equipment and outlines associated safety concerns, supported by illustrations and self-assessment tools. The sixth edition adds coverage of new technologies introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic and includes new information on Aladin Cassettes, Glostavent machine, CONTRAfluran system, videolaryngoscopy and high definition camera use in intubation and endoscopy, use of ultrasound in epidural, Penthrox, NRFit devices, Cell saver and ECMO.