Modern Monitoring in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care

by Andrew B. Leibowitz (Editor), Suzan Uysal (Editor)

Overview

Close monitoring of patients during anesthesia is crucial for ensuring positive treatment outcomes and patient safety. The increasing availability of new technologies and the repurposing of older monitors means more patient data is at anesthesiologists' fingertips than ever before. However, this flood of options can be overwhelming. A practical resource for understanding this array of clinical monitoring options in anesthesia, this important text focuses on real-world applications in anesthesia and perioperative care. Reviewing the evidence for improved patient outcomes for monitoring technology, neurological monitoring, echocardiography systems and ultrasound are amongst the techniques covered in a head-to-toe approach. Statistics used by manufacturers to gain approval for their technology are discussed, as well as the under-appreciated risks associated with monitoring such as digital distraction. Future monitoring technologies including wearable systems are explored in depth. Focusing on applied practice, this book is an essential text for front-line healthcare professionals in anesthesia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781108581806
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/07/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Andrew B. Leibowitz is the Professor and System Chair for Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Suzan Uysal is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Table of Contents

1. Statistics used to assess monitors and monitoring application Lester A. H. Critchley; 2. Multimodal neurological monitoring Samson Zarbiv, Erica Fagleman and Neha S. Dangayach; 3. Cerebral oximetry Benjamin Salter and Elvera Baron; 4. Oxygen reserve index Andrew B. Leibowitz; 5. Point-of-care transesophageal echocardiography Ronald A. Kahn; 6. Point-of-care transthoracic echocardiography Julia Sobel and Oliver Panzer; 7. Point of care lung ultrasound Zachary Kuschner and John Oropello; 8. Point of care ultrasound: determination of fluid responsiveness Subhash Krishnamoorthy and Oliver Panzer; 9. Point of care abdominal ultrasound Shaun L. Thompson and Daniel W. Johnson; 10. Noninvasive measurement of cardiac output Sam Gilliland, Robert H. Thiele and Karsten Bartels; 11. Assessing intravascular volume status and fluid responsiveness: a non-ultrasound approach David S. Beebe; 12. Assessment of extravascular lung water Torsten Loop; 13. Point of care hematology Jacob Raphael, Liza Enriquez, Lindsay Regali and Linda Shore-Lesserson; 14. Assessment of intraoperative blood loss Kyle James Riley and Daniel Katz; 15. Respiratory monitoring in low-intensity settings Andrew B. Leibowitz and Adel Bassily-Marcus; 16. The electronic health record as a monitor for performance improvement David B. Wax; 17. Future monitoring technologies: wireless, wearable and nano Ira S. Hofer and Myro Figura; 18. Downside and risks of digital distractions Peter Papadakos and Albert Yu.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Robert R. Gaiser, MD (Yale School of Medicine)
Description: This book presents an overview of monitors that have recently been developed and, most importantly, summarizes the science behind them. Each chapter analyzes the literature concerning the monitor in a clear, understandable fashion. The authors chose to begin the book with a review of statistics. The review is well written, providing an outstanding overview of statistics to enable readers to understand the future information to be presented.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide information concerning recently developed monitors that are used in the care of patients in the operating room to help practitioners update their knowledge and to summarize the literature for residents and students. Most of these monitors have been developed and refined in the past 10 years. The inclusion of surface ultrasound as a monitor is important as most tend to view this modality solely for diagnosis and forget that it has other uses in the operating room.
Audience: The book has a multipurpose audience. For those who trained prior to these monitors becoming used routinely, it clearly outlines the goal of the monitor and its use in the perioperative setting. For residents and students, the book presents the science behind the monitor. The writing is clear and understandable. As such, the book can be used by any anesthesia provider regardless of level of training or years of practice. All readers will finish with additional knowledge that will improve their practice.
Features: The book presents a summary of modern monitoring by summarizing the scientific literature behind the monitor. Given this approach, it begins with a review of statistics. The use of statistics is critical to understanding the literature. The review is clear and lays the foundation for the understanding of future chapters. Each monitor is presented in its own chapter and the organization is logical. The inclusion of point-of-care ultrasound as a monitor is interesting as most practitioners use this device for diagnosis. The book reminds readers of its importance in monitoring and understanding physiologic changes in the operating room. Figures are clear and complement the material. The index is comprehensive and helpful in addressing questions readers may have.
Assessment: This book is useful for providers in anesthesia regardless of years in practice. For those early in their careers, the science of the monitors is presented clearly. For those advanced in their careers, the book explains the use of monitors that were not available during their training. The organization of the book is logical. There is no other book available that is as comprehensive or well written as the current one.

Doody's Review Service

‘… The book can be used by any anesthesia provider regardless of level of training or years of practice. All readers will finish with additional knowledge that will improve their practice … There is no other book available that is as comprehensive or well written as the current one.’ Robert R. Gaiser, Doody’s Book Review Service

‘… an interesting and insightful read for anyone wishing to know more about the study of monitoring in perioperative care.’ Daniel Morgan, Journal of Perioperative Practice

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