Anesthesia: A Very Short Introduction
The book is understandable and enjoyable to read ... It would make a useful addition to the reading list of any medical student, and a welcomed gift for the non-medical reader. British Journal of Anaesthesia The interesting information in this little book would appeal to experts and laypeople alike. Consisting of 146 pages including a glossary, chapter-by-chapter suggestions for further reading and an index, this book clearly shows the extent to which the anaesthetist is involved in a patient's survival, because of their special knowledge of pharmacology, physiology and the treatment of pain. Anaesthesia: A Very Short Introduction would be a very good book to have in any school library or careers office. New Zealand Anaesthesia The book manages to explain the mechanics of anaesthesia in succinct and comprehensive language. Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin [O'Donnell] explains scientific theories clearly, simplifying them whilst ensuring that all key points and details are included. Anaesthesia