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Smith and Aitkenhead's Textbook of Anaesthesia, 8th Edition
Smith and Aitkenhead's Textbook of Anaesthesia, 8th Edition
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Editors: Jonathan Thompson, Iain Moppett, Matthew Wiles
ISBN: 9780443126680
Pages: 990
Published: July 2025
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier
For over 40 years, this award-winning textbook has been the core text for anaesthetists new to the specialty and other healthcare professionals involved in perioperative care. Now in its eighth edition, this high quality, clinically relevant resource covers day-to-day clinical practice in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, from preoperative assessment to postoperative care, alongside the scientific principles that underpin these practices.
Key Features: aligned to the FRCA syllabus with updated cross-references linked throughout for easy navigation between chapters; clear, concise coverage of intensive care and chronic pain management; accompanied by ancillary videos.
Contents: Basic Sciences (pharmacology, statistics, physiology); Physics and Apparatus; Fundamentals of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine; Clinical Anaesthesia (by surgical specialty, obstetric, emergency and intensive care).
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Q&A
Who is this book for?
Trainee anaesthetists, FRCA candidates, and healthcare professionals involved in perioperative care.
Is it aligned to a specific exam syllabus?
Yes, aligned to the FRCA syllabus with references linked to relevant content in each chapter.
What does it cover besides clinical anaesthesia?
Basic sciences, physics and apparatus, and the fundamentals of perioperative medicine, including intensive care.
Does it include multimedia content?
Yes, accompanied by ancillary videos alongside the text.
How long has this textbook been in use?
Over 40 years, now in its eighth edition.
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