Dripps/Eckenhoff/Vandam Introduction to Anesthesia

This "venerable introductory anesthesia text" (Anesthesia & Analgesia, review of last edition) conveys essential concepts of safe anesthesia practice to those beginning the study of anesthesia. The New Edition also serves as a concise review of important clinical issues for more experienced practitioners.

Reviews of the Last

"An accurate, concise, well-documented and highly readable text...the premiere beginner's text since its inception...should continue to generate its well-deserved popularity with medical students...residents, and those physicians in other specialties who require a survey of the field."

--Anesthesia & Analgesia

"Well-crafted chapters detailing the 'how to' aspects of anesthesia practice...The new editors have transformed a good work into something even better."

--JAMA Includes clinical samples that explain scientific information, making it easier for the reader to understand the direct application of basic science to medical practice. Saves research time by providing information on anesthesia that is not conveniently available elsewhere in medical literature.