Main description:

Basic Anesthesiology Examination Review is a high-yield, streamlined study aid specifically designed for Anesthesiology residents preparing for the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Basic Anesthesiology Exam. Chapters deliver succinct and efficiently communicated summaries of all content listed in the ABA exam outline, plus highlighted key facts, mneomnics, and relevant images and diagrams. Chapters conclude with board-style practice questions and annotated
answers, followed by key references and further reading. With this book as a guide, readers will be able to efficiently prepare for the Basic Anesthesiology Examination and master the key facts and concepts that provide the scientific roundation for the practice of Anesthesiology.

Contents:

Section I. Anatomy ; 1. Basic Anatomy ; 2. Radiological Anatomy ; Section II. Physics, Monitoring, and Anesthesia Delivery Devices ; 3. General Physics and Mechanics ; 4. Properties of Liquids, Gases, and Vapors ; 5. Physics of Anesthesia Machine Breathing Systems ; 6. Monitoring Methods ; 7. Ventilators ; 8. Safety ; 9. Statistics and Computers ; Section III. Principles of Pharmacology ; 10. General Concepts in Pharmacology ; 11. Anesthetics: Gases and Vapors ; 12. Opioids ; 13. Intravenous Anesthetics: Etomidate and Propofol ; 14. Local Anesthetics ; 15. Muscle Relaxants ; Section IV. Clinical Sciences ; 16. Anesthesia Procedures, Methods, and Techniques ; 17. Regional Anesthesia ; 18. General Anesthesia ; 19. The Postoperative Period ; Section V. Organ-Based Basic and Clinical Sciences ; 20. Central Nervous System ; 21. Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems ; 22. Functional Neuroanatomy ; 23. Respiratory Physiology ; 24. Respiratory Functional Anatomy and Pharmacology ; 25. Cardiovascular System ; 26. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Systems ; 27. Renal and Urinary Systems ; 28. Hematologic Systems ; 29. The Endocrine System ; 30. Neuromuscular Diseases and Disorders ; 31. Special Problems or Issues in Anesthesiology ; Section VI. Professional Challenges ; 32. Anesthesia, Organized Medicine, and Health Care Policy