Stoelting’s Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease – 9th Edition

Stoelting’s Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease

The Essential Clinical Reference for Managing Anesthesia in Patients with Chronic Conditions

Stoelting’s Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is a must-have resource for anesthesia providers at all levels of training and practice. With an aging population and increasing surgical interventions in patients with chronic conditions, this highly regarded, clinically relevant reference provides concise, thorough coverage of the pathophysiology of the most common diseases and their medical management relevant to anesthesia. It offers practical guidance on successfully managing or avoiding complications stemming from pre-existing conditions.

• Concise, clinically focused chapters present essential information in a digestible format, featuring bulleted key points and streamlined treatment algorithms for managing anesthesia in patients with co-existing conditions.
• Expanded coverage of both common and rare diseases highlights unique perioperative considerations that may impact anesthetic care and patient outcomes.
• Thoroughly updated to capture the latest practice guidelines, clinical recommendations, and advances in the field, including new chapters on The Critically Injured Patient and Substance Use Disorders, and an expanded chapter on Pregnancy-Associated Diseases.
• Abundant figures, tables, diagrams, and clinical photos provide fast access to the most pertinent aspects of every condition and clarify critical points regarding management.
• Clear guidance on anesthesia for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, endocrine, and neurologic diseases; special populations, including pediatric, obstetric, elderly, obese, and malnourished patients; and chronic pain and trauma management.
• Designed for real-world use by practicing anesthesiologists and residents alike, offering both foundational knowledge and quick-reference support for clinical decision-making.