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.
- Features a reader-friendly format with color-coded section tabs, easy-to-read chapters, and a concise writing style, along with color patterns in every chapter for quick navigation.
- Contains new chapters on Clinician Well-Being, Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Environmental Impact of Anesthetics, and Perioperative Medicine.
- Covers key topics such as anesthesia neurotoxicity, palliative care, sleep medicine, trauma, and much more.
- Includes high-quality images that offer a detailed visual understanding of complex topics, while numerous figures and tables condense material for easier retention and review.
- Shares the knowledge and experience of renowned anesthesia expert Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. and a team of more than 80 global contributing authors.
- Serves both as an initial learning resource and a useful tool for solidifying the essential "must know" information and reviewing core knowledge for maintenance of certification.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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