Need Surgery? Now What? A Patient's Guide to Anesthesia
The day of surgery causes a great deal of apprehension. It's a day of new experiences, much of which are feared to be unpleasant. Add the lack of control (along with a fair amount of hunger!), and it's no surprise that patients can be afraid and unhappy. This book provides information about what you or your loved ones can do to prepare for surgery, how anesthesia works, and how to best communicate with your doctors to understand your options. It contains sections on the various types of anesthesia, as well as what to expect for a number of particular surgical procedures. Knowledge and reassurance provide comfort. Comfort causes relaxation. Relaxation lowers stress. And lowered stress absolutely improves the surgical experience.

The author, Brent Stewart, M.D., M.B.A., is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist with a sincere interest in helping people to understand and be comfortable with anesthesia and anesthesia techniques. He sees similar concerns and hears similar questions every day. Dr. Stewart wants future patients to have the opportunity to learn about the anesthesia in advance, rather than during the stress immediately before surgery. Having been a patient himself, he knows the fears. He knows the worry. May this book provide you with useful information that will help you collaborate with your anesthesiologist about the day's anesthetic. Good luck to you.
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Need Surgery? Now What? A Patient's Guide to Anesthesia
The day of surgery causes a great deal of apprehension. It's a day of new experiences, much of which are feared to be unpleasant. Add the lack of control (along with a fair amount of hunger!), and it's no surprise that patients can be afraid and unhappy. This book provides information about what you or your loved ones can do to prepare for surgery, how anesthesia works, and how to best communicate with your doctors to understand your options. It contains sections on the various types of anesthesia, as well as what to expect for a number of particular surgical procedures. Knowledge and reassurance provide comfort. Comfort causes relaxation. Relaxation lowers stress. And lowered stress absolutely improves the surgical experience.

The author, Brent Stewart, M.D., M.B.A., is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist with a sincere interest in helping people to understand and be comfortable with anesthesia and anesthesia techniques. He sees similar concerns and hears similar questions every day. Dr. Stewart wants future patients to have the opportunity to learn about the anesthesia in advance, rather than during the stress immediately before surgery. Having been a patient himself, he knows the fears. He knows the worry. May this book provide you with useful information that will help you collaborate with your anesthesiologist about the day's anesthetic. Good luck to you.
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Need Surgery? Now What? A Patient's Guide to Anesthesia

Need Surgery? Now What? A Patient's Guide to Anesthesia

by Brent Stewart
Need Surgery? Now What? A Patient's Guide to Anesthesia

Need Surgery? Now What? A Patient's Guide to Anesthesia

by Brent Stewart

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The day of surgery causes a great deal of apprehension. It's a day of new experiences, much of which are feared to be unpleasant. Add the lack of control (along with a fair amount of hunger!), and it's no surprise that patients can be afraid and unhappy. This book provides information about what you or your loved ones can do to prepare for surgery, how anesthesia works, and how to best communicate with your doctors to understand your options. It contains sections on the various types of anesthesia, as well as what to expect for a number of particular surgical procedures. Knowledge and reassurance provide comfort. Comfort causes relaxation. Relaxation lowers stress. And lowered stress absolutely improves the surgical experience.

The author, Brent Stewart, M.D., M.B.A., is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist with a sincere interest in helping people to understand and be comfortable with anesthesia and anesthesia techniques. He sees similar concerns and hears similar questions every day. Dr. Stewart wants future patients to have the opportunity to learn about the anesthesia in advance, rather than during the stress immediately before surgery. Having been a patient himself, he knows the fears. He knows the worry. May this book provide you with useful information that will help you collaborate with your anesthesiologist about the day's anesthetic. Good luck to you.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940014041706
Publisher: Southern Medical Publishing
Publication date: 01/17/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 82
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Brent Stewart, M.D., M.B.A. was born and raised in Arkansas. He attended Arkansas State University where he received an undergraduate degree in zoology. He then obtained his medical doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas and served a 4 year anesthesiology training residency at the University of South Florida. Later, he earned a masters degree in business administration from the University of Florida. Dr. Stewart became board certified as an anesthesiologist in 2007.
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