This new edition offers a clear and direct introduction to the scientific principles and clinical practice of working in the operating department. The book covers basic science, physics and electronics as well as clinical practice in anesthesia, healing and surgery.

The book also covers acid base and electrolyte balance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and chronic pain management. New chapters covering information on research, statistics, auditing and computers.

Questions and Answers Self-evaluation in the section at the end of the book. The list of appendices contains international abbreviations and units, dosage schedules, and recommendations from different task forces.

Contains a glossary of difficult and technical terms. Line charts and line drawings throughout the text..