Geriatric Anesthesiology

ISBN 10: 0387725261 / ISBN 13: 9780387725260

Published by Springer, 2007

About this Item

pp. xvi + 440.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geriatric Anesthesiology
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387725261
• ISBN 13: 9780387725260
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Geriatric anesthesia is a rapidly growing and evolving field. The last few years have seen significant advancements in and important new modalities for addressing the needs of an aging population. The editors of Geriatric Anesthesiology's second edition are uniquely situated to put together a text highlighting both essential knowledge and recent breakthroughs of importance to any who work with the elderly. For the second edition, the editors have introduced a streamlined chapter format and have assembled a selection of chapters intended to deepen the understanding of anesthesic management of the geriatric patient.

About the Author

Jeffrey H. Silverstein, MD, is Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Surgery, and Geriatrics and Adult Development at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. G. Alex Rooke, MD, PhD, is Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington and the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System. J.G. Reves, MD, is Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean, College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical University of South Carolina. Charles H. McLeskey, MD, is in private practice in Salt Lake City, Utah.