Main description:

Much of anaesthetic practice is underpinned by physics, yet many struggle when studying the subject. This book has been written with the aim of helping those who have long since parted company with physics.

This new edition has been comprehensively updated, but the content remains aligned with the FRCA syllabus, making Physics in Anaesthesia ideal for trainee anaesthetists, as well as for operating department practitioners and anaesthetic nurses. In addition, clinical science and engineering students will appreciate the linking of theory and practice. Physics in Anaesthesia gives a complete and structured overview:

Explanations start from first principles
Simple everyday examples are used to illustrate core concepts
Clinical examples highlight the applications of physics in anaesthesia
Worked examples and helpful diagrams develop understanding
Completely revised MCQs/SBAs now available online with hints and tips, plus answers

Contents:

1. Atoms and matter

2. Simple mechanics

3. Energy and power

4. Temperature and heat

5. Waves

6. Pressure measurement

7. Humidity

8. Measurement of gas flow

9. The gas laws

10. Diffusion, osmosis and solubility

11. Measuring gas and vapour concentrations

12. Vaporizers

13. Medical gas supplies

14. Breathing systems and ventilation

15. Optics

16. Blood flow measurement

17. Equipment management

18. Basics of electricity

19. Electromagnetism and alternating current

20. Electrical shocks and safety

21. Electrocardiography, pacing and defibrillation

22. Processing, storage and display

23. Ultrasound

24. Lasers

25. Magnetic resonance imaging

26. Nuclear physics and radiation

27. Basic mathematical concepts

28. Physical quantities and SI units

29. Statistics