Pharmacology and physiology are the foundation of every anesthesia provider's training and clinical competency. Pharmacology and Physiology for Anesthesia: Foundations and Clinical Application, 2nd Edition, delivers the information you need in pharmacology, physiology, and molecular-cellular biology, keeping you current with contemporary training and practice. This thoroughly updated edition is your one-stop, comprehensive overview of physiology, and rational anesthetic drug selection and administration, perfect for study, review, and successful practice.


　Key Features
　　　ㆍ　Contains new chapters on Special Populations (anesthetic pharmacology in obesity, geriatrics, and pediatrics), Oral and Non-IV Opioids, Thermoregulation, Physiology and Pharmacology of Obstetric Anesthesia, Chemotherapeutic and Immunosuppresive Drugs, and Surgical Infection and Antimicrobial Drugs.
　　　ㆍ　Incorporates entirely new sections on Physics, Anatomy, and Imaging.
　　　ㆍ　Includes new information on consciousness and cognition, pharmacodynamics, the immune system, and anti-inflammatory drugs.
　　　ㆍ　Features user-friendly tables, figures, and algorithms (including 100 new illustrations), all presented in full color and designed to help explain complex concepts.
　　　ㆍ　Helps you understand the molecular mechanism of drug actions and identify key drug interactions that may complicate anesthesia with dedicated sections on these areas.
　　　ㆍ　Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of device

Section 1. Basic Principles of Pharmacology
　　1. Mechanisms of Drug Action
　　2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics for Intravenous Anesthetics
　　3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Inhaled Anesthetics
　　4. Drug Metabolism and Pharmacogenetics
　　5. Physiology and Pharmacology of Obesity, Prematurity, and Aging
　　6. Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions
　　7. Adverse Drug Reactions

Section 2. Nervous System
　　8. Central Nervous System Physiology: Neurophysiology
　　9. Central Nervous System Physiology: Cerebrovascular
　　10. Pharmacology of Intravenous Anesthetics
　　11. Pharmacology of Inhaled Anesthetics
　　12. Neuropharmacology
　　13. Autonomic Nervous System: Physiology
　　14. Autonomic Nervous System: Pharmacology
　　15. Thermoregulation
　　16. Physiology of Pain
　　17. Intravenous Opioid Agonists and Antagonists
　　18. Oral and Non-Intravenous Opioids
　　19. Non-Opioid Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
　　20. Local Anesthetics
　　21. Neuromuscular Physiology and Pharmacology
　　22. Neuromuscular Blockers and Reversal Drugs

Section 3. Cardiovascular System
　　23. Cardiovascular Physiology: Cellular and Molecular Regulation
　　24. Cardiovascular Physiology: Integrative Function
　　25. Vasopressors and Inotropes
　　26. Antihypertensive Drugs and Vasodilators
　　27. Anti-arrhythmic Drugs
　　28. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
　　
Section 4. Pulmonary System
　　29. Pulmonary Physiology
　　30. Pulmonary Pharmacology
　　
Section 5. Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems
　　31. Liver and Gastrointestinal Physiology
　　32. Liver and Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
　　33. Nutritional and Metabolic Therapy
　　34. Pharmacology of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
　　35. Endocrine Physiology
　　36. Endocrine Pharmacology
　　37. Physiology and Pharmacology of Obstetric Anesthesia

Section 6. Immunity and Infection
　　38. Chemotherapy, Immunosuppression, and Anesthesia
　　39. Infection, Antimicrobial Drugs and Anesthesia
　　
Section 7. Fluid, Electrolyte and Hematologic Homeostasis
　　40. Renal Physiology
　　41. Intravascular Volume: Regulation and Replacement Therapy
　　42. Electrolytes and Diuretics
　　
Section 8. Blood and Hemostasis
　　43. Blood and Coagulation
　　44. Transfusion and Coagulation Therapy
　　45. Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy