Better understand the complexities of pharmacology and physiology relevant to your practice with the brand-new medical reference book, Anesthetic Pharmacology and Physiology. Dr. Hugh Hemmings provides the clinical insights you need to effectively administer anesthesia, ensuring patient safety and the most optimal outcomes.Key Features
Access comprehensive, continually updated research on the physiology of organ systems and clinical topics in the pharmacology of anesthetic drugs.
Quickly and easily reference the information you need through user-friendly tables, figures, and algorithms, all presented in lavish full color throughout.
Understand the molecular mechanism of drug actions and identify key drug interactions that may complicate anesthesia with dedicated sections on these key areas.
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Anesthetic Pharmacology and Physiology


TABLE OF CONTENTS


I. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY

1. Mechanisms of Drug Action

2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Injected Drugs

3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Inhaled Drugs

4. Drug Metabolism and Pharmacogenetics

5. Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions

6. Adverse Drug Reactions


II. NERVOUS SYSTEM

7. Central Nervous System Physiology

8. Intravenous Anesthetics

9. Inhaled Anesthetics

10. Drugs for Neuropsychiatric Disorders

11. Autonomic Nervous System Physiology

12. Autonomic Nervous System: Pharmacology

13. Nociceptive Physiology

14. Opioid Agonists and Antagonists

15. Nonopioid Analgesics

16. Local Anesthetics

17. Neuromuscular Physiology

18. Neuromuscular Blockers and Reversal Drugs


III. CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY SYSTEMS

19. Cardiovascular Physiology

20. Vasopressors and Cardiotonic Drugs

21. Antihypertensive Drugs and Vasodilators

22. Antidysrhythmic Drugs

23. Pulmonary Physiology

24. Pulmonary Pharmacology


IV. GASTROINTESTINAL AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

25. Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Physiology

26. Gastrointestinal Drugs and Nutritional Therapy

27. Anti-Emetic Drugs

28. Endocrine Physiology

29. Endocrine Pharmacology


V. FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE HOMEOSTASIS

30. Renal Physiology

31. Electrolytes and Diuretics

32. Intravascular Volume Expansion Therapy

33. Blood and Coagulation

34. Transfusion and Coagulation Therapy

35. Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy