Evidence-based Resource in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Second Edition

• Publisher: BMJ Books
• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 200
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This work discusses the methodology and available evidence from systematic reviews on the current best practice in anaesthesia and analgesia. The first edition is built upon in this thoroughly revised and updated text. Contributions are from acknowledged world authorities on systematic review in the specialty. The free access website continues to provide added detail on the literature.Content:
Chapter 1 Is Evidence?based Medicine Still an Option? (pages 3–11): Neville W Goodman
Chapter 2 Why Do We Need Large Randomised Trials in Anaesthesia and Analgesia? (pages 12–21): Paul S Myles
Chapter 3 Why Do We Need Systematic Reviews in Anaesthesia and Analgesia? (pages 22–36): R Andrew Moore
Chapter 4 Acute Pain (pages 39–56): Henry J McQuay
Chapter 5 Peripheral Treatment of Postoperative Pain (pages 57–76): Steen Moiniche and JoRgen B Dahl
Chapter 6 Epidural Analgesia for Labour and Delivery (pages 77–95): Stephen Halpern and Barbara Leighton
Chapter 7 Intravenous Fluids for Resuscitation (pages 96–107): Peter T?L Choi
Chapter 8 Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (pages 108–116): Martin R Tramer
Chapter 9 Propofol for Anaesthesia and Sedation (pages 117–125): Bernhard Walder and Martin R Tramer
Chapter 10 Preventing Central Venous Catheter Related Complications (pages 126–139): Mehrengise K Cooper and Adrienne G Randolph
Chapter 11 The Cochrane Collaboration ? What is it About? (pages 143–151): Tom Pedersen
Chapter 12 Cost Effectiveness of Anaesthesia and Analgesia (pages 152–166): Ceri J Phillips
Chapter 13 From Evidence to Implementation (pages 167–174): Anna Lee and Tony Gin
Chapter 14 Postoperative Epidural Analgesia and Outcome ? A Research Agenda (pages 175–183): Kathrine Holte and Henrik Kehlet