Long regarded as the undisputed leading text of its kind, Miller's Basics of Anesthesia provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of both basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology. Under the experienced editorial leadership of Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., the 8th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest advances in practice and important aspects of contemporary anesthesia care, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups. It remains the first learning resource of choice for anesthesia providers, including anesthesia residents and fellows, medical students, and student registered nurse anesthetists, and is also a valuable review tool for practitioners undergoing maintenance of certification or recertification. 

SECTION I INTRODUCTION

1. Scope of Anesthesia Practice

2. Learning Anesthesia

3. Anesthesia Information Systems

SECTION II PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY

4. Basic Pharmacologic Principles

5. Clinical Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology

6. Autonomic Nervous System

7. Inhaled Anesthetics

8. Intravenous Anesthetics

9. Opioids

10. Local Anesthetics

11. Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs

12. Anesthesia Neurotoxicity

SECTION III PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION AND INTRAOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT

13. Preoperative Evaluation and Medication

14. Choice of Anesthetic Technique

15. Anesthesia Delivery Systems

16. Airway Management

17. Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia

18. Peripheral Nerve Blocks

19. Positioning and Associated Risks

20. Anesthetic Monitoring

21. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis

22. Hemostasis

23. Fluid Management

24. Blood Therapy

SECTION IV SPECIAL ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS

25. Cardiovascular Disease

26. Congenital Heart Disease

27. Chronic Pulmonary Disease

28. Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease

29. Nutritional, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Disease

30. Central Nervous System Disease

31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

32. Orthopedics

33. Obstetrics

34. Pediatrics

35. Elderly Patients

36. Organ Transplantation

37. Outpatient Surgery

38. Anesthesia for Procedures in Non-Operating Room Locations

SECTION V THE RECOVERY PERIOD

39. Postanesthesia Recovery

40. Perioperative Pain Management

SECTION VI CONSULTANT ANESTHETIC PRACTICE

41. Critical Care Medicine

42. Anesthesia for Trauma

43. Natural and Human-induced Disasters

44. Chronic Pain Management

45. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

46. Operating Room Management

47. Awareness under Anesthesia

48. Quality and Patient Safety

49. Palliative Care

50. Sleep Medicine

51. Perioperative Surgical Home

APPENDICES

Basic Standards for Preanesthesia Care

Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring

Standards for Postanesthesia Care