Book Review: Non-Operating Room Anesthesia

Authors: Mark S. Weiss, MD, and Lee A. Fleisher, MD Publisher: Elsevier – Saunders – 256 pages Book Review by: Nano Khilnani The practice of non-operating room anesthesiology has spread widely in the last twenty to thirty years, Drs Weiss and Fleisher point out in this book. The three main reasons contributing to this development – which has improved patient safety – are: the growth in the number of number of drugs available, breakthroughs in medical technology, and innovations in anesthetic techniques. At the outset we want to inform you that like most Elsevier Saunders products, the entire contents...

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