Preoperative Assessment and Management

This latest edition of Preoperative Assessment and Management offers up-to-date, concise, and comprehensive information for anyone who performs preoperative assessments on patients. With a practical, no-nonsense writing style, it provides fast, efficient answers on evaluating patients with neurological, cardiac, renal, endocrine, metabolic, hematologic, musculoskeletal, and other disorders; administering medications; and more.  * New chapters address the evaluation of acutely ill, obese, geriatric, and sleep apnea patients, as well as business logistics--billing, staffing, remote assessment, and more. * Ebook now features ultrasound clips, highlighting the emerging diagnostic use of this technology in preoperative assessments. * Bulleted format and numerous tables enable you to find information--and perform evaluations--quickly and efficiently. * Ideal for anesthesiologists, residents in anesthesiology, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, hospitalists, and surgeons. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities! * Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. * Customize for your language, including right-to-left reading, vertical writing, and enhanced annotation in over 30 languages. * Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. * Adapt for unique reading needs, supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more.