New to this edition
- UNIQUE! The ONLY Certification Review text for nurse anesthetists.
- UNIQUE! Written by the leading experts in nurse anesthesia, Elisha and Nagelhout.
- Prepares you for both the current CRNA licensure exam and the new CPC exam.
- UNIQUE! End-of- section Knowledge Check questions with answers provided in the back of the book.
Author Information
By Sass Elisha, EdD, CRNA, FAAN, Assistant Director, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, Pasadena, California, USA; John J. Nagelhout, CRNA, PhD, FAAN, Director, School of Anesthesia, Kaiser Permanente, California State University-Fullerton, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, CA, USA and Jeremy S. Heiner, Academic and Clinical Faculty, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, USA
1. Airway Management
•Anatomy
•Physiological Concepts
•Pathophysiologic Concepts
•Airway Blocks
•Airway Assessments
•Airway Equipment, Management of Devices, and Procedures
•Airway Management Concepts
2. Pharmacology
•General Principles of Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
•Inhalation Anesthetics
•Anesthesia Induction Medications
•Induction Agents
•Opiates
•Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
•Anticholinesterase Agents
•Selective Muscle Relaxant Binding Agent
•Anticholinergics
•Autonomic Nervous System – Sympathomimetic Amines
•α-Receptor Blocking Agents
•β-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
•Bronchodilators
•Calcium Channel Blockers
•Antihypertensive Agents
•Vasodilators
•Antiarrythmics
•Digitalis
•Diuretics
•Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents
•Miscellaneous Analgesics
•Local Anesthetics
•Oral Antacids
•Antiparkinsonian Drugs
•Antibiotics
•Anticoagulants
•Antiemetics
•Histamine Receptor Antagonists
•Antiepileptic Drugs
•Dantrolene
•Herbal Supplements
•Insulin
•Oral Hypoglycemics
•Intravenous Dyes
•Lipid-Lowering Agents
•Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
•Psychopharmacology
•Corticosteroids
•Uterotonics
3. Human Physiology, Pathophysiology and Anesthesia Case Management
•Cardiovascular System
•Respiratory
•Neurologic System
•Thermoregulation
4. Anesthesia Equipment and Technology
•Infection Control: Disinfection
•Monitoring Modalities
•Anesthetic Gas Machine
•Standards for Preanesthesia Evaluation and Informed Consent
Appendix A: Knowledge Check Answers
