(Ebook) Principles and Practice of Pharmacology for Anaesthetists, Fifth Edition by T. N. Calvey, N. E. Williams(auth.) ISBN 9781405157278, 9781405194853, 1405157275, 1405194855

(Ebook) Principles and Practice of Pharmacology for Anaesthetists, Fifth Edition by T. N. Calvey, N. E. Williams(auth.) ISBN 9781405157278, 9781405194853, 1405157275, 1405194855

This fifth edition of Principles and Practice of Pharmacology for Anaesthetists continues to provide a comprehensive scientific basis and a readable account of the principles of pharmacology, as well as practical guidance in the use of drugs that is relevant to clinical anaesthesia. With these concepts in mind: Every chapter in this new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated An additional chapter on Adverse Drug Reactions is included For ease of reference, the structures of many commonly used agents are featured, with their sites of isomerism, when appropriate Recommended International Non-proprietary Names (rINNs) are generally used for generic agents, although preference has been given to the current nomenclature for adrenaline and noradrenaline As in previous editions, a comprehensive glossary covering abbreviations and acronyms is included to aid the reader. Principles and Practice of Pharmacology for Anaesthetists is an invaluable resource, both for candidates of professional examinations in anaesthesia and the practising anaesthetist wishing to refresh their pharmacological knowledge.Content: Chapter 1 Drug Absorption, Distribution and Elimination (pages 1–22): Chapter 2 Pharmacokinetics (pages 23–42): Chapter 3 Drug Action (pages 43–67): Chapter 4 Drug Interaction (pages 68–85): Chapter 5 Variability in Drug Response (pages 86–99): Chapter 6 Adverse Drug Reactions (pages 100–109): Chapter 7 Intravenous Anaesthetic Agents (pages 110–128): Chapter 8 Inhalational Anaesthetic Agents (pages 129–148): Chapter 9 Local Anaesthetics (pages 149–170): Chapter 10 Drugs that act on the Neuromuscular Junction (pages 171–194): Chapter 11 Analgesic Drugs (pages 195–226): Chapter 12 Drugs Used in Premedication and Antiemetic Agents (pages 227–245): Chapter 13 Drugs and the Autonomic Nervous System (pages 246–270): Chapter 14 Antihypertensive Agents: Drugs that Are Used to Induce Hypotension (pages 271–286): Chapter 15 Antiarrhythmic and Antianginal Drugs (pages 287–306): Chapter 16 Antiplatelet Drugs, Anticoagulants and Fibrinolytic Agents (pages 307–327): Chapter 17 Corticosteroids and Hypoglycaemic Agents (pages 328–345):