Manual of Anesthesia Practice is designed to provide a comprehensive review of clinical anesthesiology, oriented toward the clinician's perspective at the point-of-care. Divided into five distinct sections that include the following:I. Coexisting DiseaseWhat medical problems does this patient have and how should I manage them?II. Critical EventsHow do I diagnose and treat unexpected life-threatening perioperative problems?III. DrugsWhat information do I need to know about a medication I am about to give,or that the patient is receiving on a chronic basis?IV. ProceduresWhat do I need to know about the proposed surgical procedure to safely care for the patient?V. TechniquesWhat are the important aspects of performing certain anesthetic techniques or procedures?