The specialties of anesthesia, intensive care and pain management are becoming dynamic facets in the field of medicine. Continuous advancement is being made in improving the quality care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. This book is an integral component that provides basic recommendations for anesthetic practice.

The various chapters include the topics covering preoperative preparations, monitoring, intra- and postoperative problems and their management. It also covers the chapters dealing with pain management and the field of intensive care therapy. All the chapters have been meticulously selected and authored by distinguished clinicians.