Table of Contents

1. The COX enyzme system; 2. Drug chirality: stereoselectivity in the action and disposition of anaesthetic agents; 3. New local anaesthetics; 4. Asthma; 5. Reducing mortality and complications in patients undergoing surgery at high risk for postoperative complications and death; 6. Prone ventilation of the lungs; 7. Antibiotics and nosocomial infection in the ICU; 8. Neuropathic pain; 9. Managing medical mishaps: learning lessons from industry; 10. Legal issues in anaesthesia and intensive care; 11. Education and training in anaesthesia; 12. Resuscitation.

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Reviews

'I would recommend this book to any anaesthetist, either in training or at consultant level. It truly is a review of any interesting recent advances in anaesthesia.' Care of the Critically Ill 'For the busy practising clinician this book provides an excellent opportunity for update.' British Journal of Hospital Medicine 'This book is cheap enough for anybody to buy and is relevant enough for everybody to read.' Today's Anaesthetist