Main description:

This comprehensive book deals with the fundamental principles of each component of anesthetic machines which every practicing anesthesiologist must know and remember. The relevant applied physics is discussed and explained with clear illustrations, figures and examples. Commonly-used monitors are discussed in detail but in a very simple easy-to-understand manner.

The illustrations and figures presented in every chapter are very simple and easy-to-follow.
The differences between the older anesthetic machines and the newer workstations are clearly defined.
Safety features and precautions related to every equipment are presented in details with their practical significance.

Contents:

1. Applied Physics

2. Anesthesia Machine

3. Medical Gas Cylinders

4. Medical Gas Pipeline System

5. Pressure Reducing Valves (Pressure Regulators)

6. Flow Meters

7. Vaporizers

8. Anesthetic Breathing Systems

9. Laryngoscopes Endotracheal Tubes and Airways

10. Laryngeal Mask Airway

11. Monitors

12. Equipment for Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia