BASIC Essentials

This is the 2nd edition of the popular comprehensive and results-based review study guide, presenting educational content for the Anesthesiology BASIC exam in an easily digestible format. Updated alongside the content of the exam, this new edition continues to provide an essential resource for residents. Reviewing all exam topics, the chapters cover clinical anesthetic practice, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, anesthesia equipment, and monitoring methods. Information is presented in a clear and focused style, and the use of bullet points and concise paragraphs throughout enable effective learning and efficient exam revision. Figures and illustrations supplement the text and additional margin space provides room for annotations and further notes. The user-friendly format ensures that all exam preparation, including notes from question banks, can be kept in this 'one-stop' review book. Written by residents for residents in a comprehensive and easily digestible format, this book is a valuable resource for effective and successful exam preparation.

Dharti M. Patel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Mount Sinai West and Morningside hospitals in New York City.

Sang J. Kim is an assistant attending anesthesiologist in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management at Hospital for Special Surgery and a Clinicial Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York.

Himani V. Bhatt is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and serves as the Director of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Morningside Medical Center in New York City.

Alopi M. Patel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the RWJBarnabas Health/Rutgers Health Combined Medical Group, New Jersey.