Yearbook of Anesthesiology-7 (Original PDF)

The present Yearbook of Anesthesiology is the seventh in the series brought out under the auspices of the Indian College of Anaesthesiologists—the academic wing of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists. This book consists of 25 chapters. Amongst the specialty anesthesia, there are chapters on anesthetic management of congenital tracheoesophageal fistula and extremely premature infant; intracranial pressure and brain relaxation; laryngotracheal stenosis and prognostication after cardiac arrest and myocardial protection during cardiac surgery, all penned by experts in their respective field. Two chapters are related to the process of hemostasis and perioperative fibrinogen supplementation. While ICU management of patients with sepsis is discussed often, we have devoted one chapter to the anesthetic management of such patients. In the field of intensive care, the chapters on extra- corporeal membrane oxygenation; pain, delirium and agitation very informative with updated information on these topics. The chapters on neuropathic pain and management of chronic back pain highlight the present treatment modalities as per the latest evidence-based practice guidelines. This book is useful for the postgraduate students who are studying for their exams and practicing anesthesiologists, especially in non-metro cities who look forward to this annual update.