Drug Infusions in Anesthesiology

Featuring updated and expanded coverage throughout, this concise introduction to infusion techniques in anesthesiology reflects key technical advances as well as new and evolving clinical applications. Highlighting the Second Edition are authoritative contributions on pediatric anesthesiology and obstetric analgesia. The book's cogent overview of general drug infusion principles now provides more in-depth discussions of drug dosing, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. The comprehensive survey of drug delivery systems incorporates the latest information on calculator pumps, including single channel and multichannel devices. Thoroughly detailed for each major system are operating mechanics, safety protocols, and monitoring guidelines. Expert presentations on new, investigational, and conventional intravenous agents focus on suitable anesthetics, opioids, muscle relaxants, and vasoactive agents. A convenient drug appendix specifies loading doses, infusion rates, and recommended plasma concentrations for pertinent agents.