Liver Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine 2nd Edition

“Liver Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition” is a specialized medical resource that focuses on the practice of anesthesia and critical care medicine in patients undergoing liver surgery or those with liver-related medical conditions. The field of liver anesthesiology and critical care medicine addresses the unique challenges and considerations associated with liver surgery, transplantation, and the management of critically ill patients with liver disease. Here’s an overview of what this edition typically covers:

1. Liver Anatomy and Physiology:
   • Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the liver is crucial for providing anesthesia and critical care to patients with liver conditions.
2. Preoperative Assessment:
   • Comprehensive preoperative assessment of patients scheduled for liver surgery or transplantation, including evaluating liver function, coagulation status, and comorbidities.
3. Anesthesia Techniques:
   • Discussion of anesthesia techniques suitable for liver surgery and transplantation, with a focus on hemodynamic management, fluid administration, and anesthetic agents.
4. Intraoperative Monitoring:
   • Guidance on intraoperative monitoring of liver surgery patients, including the use of invasive hemodynamic monitoring, transesophageal echocardiography, and coagulation assays.
5. Anesthesia for Liver Transplantation:
   • Specialized anesthesia considerations for liver transplantation, including donor and recipient surgery, organ preservation, and hemodynamic management.