Peri-operative Anesthetic Management in Liver Transplantation

As medical advancements continue to push boundaries, the field of liver transplants has seen remarkable progress in recent years. With the success rates of liver transplantation rising, there has been a growing need for a comprehensive guide to the perioperative anesthetic management of liver transplant patients.

Enter Vijay Vohra’s upcoming book, which covers all aspects of liver transplant anesthesia. The book provides a thorough coverage of the relevant history, surgeons’, hepatologists’, intensivists’, and pediatricians’ perspective of the disease, its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and indication for transplant.

The book is divided into sections that provide up-to-date information on the pre-operative issues and optimization, intra-operative care and management, and post-operative critical care issues and management of all transplant patients, with special emphasis on recent advances. The author also discusses anesthetic techniques involved in conducting multiorgan transplant, including clinical approaches to a patient with acute liver failure, brain death criteria and laws, and organ donor management.

In addition, the book includes ample illustrations, flowcharts, key points in each chapter, figures, and photographs to aid in understanding complex topics. Not only does the book fill a gap in the literature for comprehensive guides for anesthetists performing or pursuing liver transplants, but it is also useful for students/trainees/examinees who have a keen interest in this field and for doctors dealing with such patients in critical care, donor management, and pursuing general anesthesia.

The book also includes dedicated sections covering ICU care of these patients, anesthetic management of pediatric liver transplant, and post-transplant patients presenting for non-transplant surgery. With its wide-ranging coverage and authoritative insights on every aspect of liver transplantation, this book will be an invaluable resource for medical professionals pursuing this field.

The book’s accessible prose and well-organized structure make it easy to read and navigate, and the author’s expertise shines through in every chapter. Whether you are a medical student, an anesthetist, or a surgeon looking to gain a deeper understanding of liver transplantation, this book offers a comprehensive guide that is sure to prove useful for years to come.

Overall, Vijay Vohra’s book is an excellent resource that covers every aspect of liver transplantation anesthesia, including practical tips, detailed strategies, and comprehensive coverage of all relevant topics. Whether you’re an experienced medical professional or someone who is just starting in the field, this easy-to-read and comprehensive guide should be at the top of your reading list.

Finally, if you’re looking to order this book or the video edition that complements it, you can visit your local bookstore or order it online. With its comprehensive coverage and authoritative insights, this book is a must-read for anyone involved in the field of liver transplantation anesthesia. So, go ahead and order your copy today to deepen your knowledge and stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.

Product Details

• Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore; January 4, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9789811960444
• ISBN: 9789811960451