Medical Management of the Surgical Patient

The new second edition of Medical Management of the Surgical Patient brings the latest information on the pre-, peri-, and post-operative medical care of the surgical patient. It delivers concise, problem-oriented discussions on assessment and managementfor the full range of diseases processes affected by surgery.Brand new chapters on rheumatologic diseases, psychiatry, and substance abuse.Updated coverage of cardiologic, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.Emphasises cerebrovascular diseases, seizure disorders, and post-operative status changes.Includes discussion on the new American heart Association risk assessment for non-cardiac surgery.