Chapter 1 Introduction to Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine/ 1
1.1 Introduction/ 1
1.2 Evolution of Anesthesiology/ 1
1.2.1 Ancient History of Anesthesia/ 1
1.2.2 History of Early Modern Anesthesia/ 2
1.3 Improvements in the Safety of Anesthesia/ 3
1.4 Scope of Anesthesia Practice/ 3
1.5 How to Learn Anesthesiology/ 4
1.5.1 Standards and Expectations of Anesthesiologists/ 4
1.5.2 Humanistic Knowledge and Humanistic Feelings/ 5
1.5.3 Fostering Passion or Motivation/ 5
1.6 New Practice and Advancement in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine/ 5
References/ 6
Chapter 2 Preanesthetic Evaluation and Preparation/ 7
2.1 Preoperative Visit and Anesthetic Clinic/ 7
2.1.1 Preoperative Visit/ 8
2.1.2 Anesthesia Clinic/ 9
2.2 Procedures and Methods of Evaluation and Risk Assessment/ 10
2.2.1 Procedures of Evaluation/ 10
2.2.2 Methods of Evaluation/11
2.3 Cardiac Risk Assessment for Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery/ 12
2.4 Pulmonary Risk Assessment for Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery/ 16
2.5 Perioperative Blood Glucose Management/ 18
2.6 Thyroid Function for Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery/ 19
2.7 Kidney Function Assessment for Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery/ 19
2.8 Liver Function Assessment for Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery/ 20
2.9 Coagulation Assessment for Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery/ 21
2.10 Nutrition Status Assessment for Patients Undergoing Cardiac and
Noncardiac Surgery/ 22
2.11 Preparation and Medication before Anesthesia/ 23
Case Study/ 25
References/ 26
Chapter 3 General Anesthesia/ 30
3.1 General Anesthetics and Related Drugs/ 30
3.1.1 Inhalation Anesthetics/ 30
3.1.2 Intravenous Anesthetics/ 31
3.1.3 Muscle Relaxants and Antagonists/ 35
3.1.4 Opioids and the Opiate Receptor Antagonists/ 37
3.2 Mechanisms of General Anesthesia/ 39
3.2.1 Theories/ 40
3.2.2 Potential Molecular and Anatomical Targets/ 40
3.2.3 Anatomical Targets and Neural Circuits/ 41
3.3 Administration of General Anesthesia/ 43
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3.3.1 Induction of Anesthesia/ 43
3.3.2 Maintenance of Anesthesia/ 44
3.3.3 Judgment of the Depth of General Anesthesia/ 46
3.3.4 Emergence from General Anesthesia/ 47
Case Study/ 47
References/ 48
Chapter 4 Local Anesthesia/ 52
4.1 Local Anesthetics/ 52
4.1.1 Classification and Physical and Chemical Properties/ 52
4.1.2 Mechanisms of Action/ 54
4.1.3 Clinical Pharmacology/ 54
4.1.4 Tissue Toxicity of Local Anesthetics/ 56
4.2 Local Anesthesia/ 57
4.2.1 Topical Anesthesia/ 57
4.2.2 Infiltration Anesthesia/ 57
4.2.3 Systemic Application of Local Anesthetics/ 57
4.2.4 Regional Block/ 58
4.2.5 Neuraxial Block/ 59
4.3 Toxicity of Local Anesthetics and its Management/ 61
4.3.1 Clinical Manifestations/ 61
4.3.2 Toxicity Effects on the Cardiovascular System/ 61
4.3.3 Features of Local Toxicity in the Cardiovascular System/ 62
4.3.4 Management of Local Anesthetic
Systemic Toxicity (LAST)/ 62
Case Study/ 62
Bibliography/ 63
Chapter 5 Neuraxial Anesthesia/ 64
5.1 Anatomy/ 64
5.1.1 Skeletal Structure of the Spinal Canal/ 64
5.1.2 Soft Tissues Outside the Spinal Canal/ 64
5.1.3 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves/ 65
5.1.4 Entocele and the Interspace of the Spinal Canal/ 66
5.2 Mechanisms and Physiological
Effects of Neuraxial Anesthesia/ 66
5.2.1 Mechanisms/ 66
5.2.2 Cardiovascular Effects/ 67
5.2.3 Respiratory Effects/ 67
5.2.4 Gastrointestinal Physiology/ 67
5.2.5 Endocrine Physiology/ 67
5.3 Clinical Applications/ 68
5.3.1 Indications/ 68
5.3.2 Contraindications/ 68
5.4 Epidural Anesthesia/ 68
5.4.1 Overview/ 68
5.4.2 Puncture Techniques/ 69
5.4.3 Test Dose/ 70
5.4.4 Factors Influencing the Segments of the Block/ 70
5.4.5 Drugs for Epidural Anesthesia/ 71
5.4.6 Administration/ 71
5.4.7 Adjustment of pH for Local Anesthetics/ 71
5.4.8 Additives to Local Anesthetics for Epidural Blocking/ 71
5.5 Spinal Anesthesia (Subarachnoid Anesthesia)/ 71
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5.5.1 Puncture Techniques/ 72
5.5.2 Block Segments/ 73
5.5.3 Drug Choice/ 74
5.5.4 Additives/ 74
5.5.5 Differences between Spinal Anesthesia and Epidural Anesthesia/ 75
5.6 Combined Spinal-Epidural Anesthesia/ 75
5.6.1 CSEA for Obstetrical Anesthesia/ 76
5.6.2 CSEA for Geriatric Anesthesia/ 76
5.7 Complications of Neuraxial Anesthesia/ 76
5.7.1 Complications of Spinal Anesthesia/ 76
5.7.2 Complications of Epidural Anesthesia/ 80
5.8 Ultrasound-guided Neuraxial Anesthesia/ 81
5.8.1 Introduction/ 81
5.8.2 Ultrasound-Guided Intradiscal Block/ 82
Case Study/ 84
Bibliography/ 84
Chapter 6 Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Truncal Blocks under
Ultrasound Guidance/ 85
6.1 Cervical Plexus Block/ 85
6.1.1 Anatomy/ 85
6.1.2 Superficial Cervical Plexus Block/ 85
6.1.3 Deep Cervical Plexus Block/ 87
6.2 Upper Extremity Blocks/ 87
6.2.1 Anatomy/ 87
6.2.2 Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block/ 87
6.2.3 Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block/ 89
6.2.4 Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block/ 90
6.2.5 Axillary Brachial Plexus Block/ 93
6.3 Lower Extremity Blocks/ 94
6.3.1 Anatomy/ 94
6.3.2 Lumbar Plexus Block/ 95
6.3.3 Femoral Nerve Block/ 99
6.3.4 Sciatic Nerve Block/ 99
6.4 Truncal Blocks/ 103
6.4.1 Thoracic Paravertebral Block/ 103
6.4.2 Serratus Anterior Plane Block/ 106
6.4.3 Transversus Abdominis Plane Block/ 108
6.4.4 Rectus Sheath Block/ 109
6.4.5 Quadratus Lumborum Block/ 110
6.4.6 Erector Spinae Plane Block/ 113
Case Study/ 115
References/ 116
Chapter 7 Sedation Service and Monitoring Anesthesia Care/ 118
7.1 Definitions/ 118
7.2 Commonly Used Sedatives, Physiological Effects, and Antagonism/ 119
7.3 Indications and Patient Selection/ 121
7.4 Monitoring/ 122
7.5 Common Sedation Techniques, Complications, and Risk Management/ 122
7.6 Monitored Anesthesia Care/ 123
Case Study/ 123
References/ 124
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Chapter 8 Acupuncture-Medicine Balanced Anesthesia and
Perioperative Medicine/ 125
8.1 Acupuncture Technique and Global Perspective/ 125
8.1.1 History of Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Techniques/ 125
8.1.2 Global Acceptance of Acupuncture/ 127
8.2 History of Acupuncture Anesthesia in China/ 128
8.3 Research on the Mechanisms of Acupuncture-Medicine Balanced Anesthesia/ 128
8.3.1 Neurophysiological Studies/ 129
8.3.2 CNS Imaging Studies/ 130
8.4 Acupuncture-Medicine Balanced Anesthesia/ 130
8.4.1 Balance between the Pros and Cons of Anesthetics/ 131
8.4.2 Balance of Vital Organs Function/ 133
8.4.3 Enhanced Recovery and Long-term Outcomes/ 134
8.4.4 Optimization of Acupuncture-Anesthetic Balanced Anesthesia/ 135
8.5 Perspectives of Acupuncture-Anesthetic Balanced Anesthesia/ 135
Case Study/ 136
Bibliography/ 137
Chapter 9 Airway Evaluation and Management/ 139
9.1 Airway Evaluation/ 139
9.1.1 Airway Anatomy/ 139
9.1.2 Airway Evaluation/ 141
9.2 Anesthesia for Airway Management/ 143
9.2.1 Preoxygenation for Anesthesia/ 143
9.2.2 Anesthesia Induction with a Neuromuscular Blockade/ 143
9.2.3 Rapid Sequence Induction/ 144
9.2.4 Intravenous Induction without a Neuromuscular Blockade/ 144
9.2.5 Awake Intubation/ 145
9.2.6 Endotracheal Tube Changes/ 146
9.3 Methods to Maintain a Patent Airway/ 146
9.3.1 The Head-tilt Chin-lift Maneuver and the Oral Airway/ 146
9.3.2 Pharyngeal Airway/ 147
9.3.3 Endotracheal Intubation/ 147
9.3.4 Laryngeal Mask Airway/ 150
9.3.5 Esophageal-Tracheal Airway/ 152
9.3.6 Videolaryngoscopes/ 152
9.3.7 Tracheostomy/ 152
9.4 Difficult Airway and Emergency Airway Techniques/ 152
9.4.1 Definition and Evaluation of Difficult Airway/ 152
9.4.2 Management of the Difficult Airway and Emergency Airway/ 153
9.4.3 Emergency Airway Techniques/ 155
9.5 Management of Tracheal Extubation/ 156
9.5.1 Extubation Plan/ 156
9.5.2 Extubation Preparation/ 157
9.5.3 Extubation Procedure/ 157
9.5.4 Post-extubation Management/ 158
Case Study/ 158
Bibliography/ 159
Chapter 10 Monitoring during Anesthesia/ 160
10.1 Introduction/ 160
10.2 Standard Monitoring Modalities/ 160
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10.2.1 Qualified Anesthesia Provider/ 160
10.2.2 Basic Monitoring during Anesthesia/ 161
10.2.3 Additional Monitoring during Anesthesia/ 162
10.3 Hemodynamic Monitoring/ 162
10.3.1 Blood Pressure/ 163
10.3.2 Central Venous Pressure/ 166
10.3.3 Cardiac Output/ 168
10.3.4 Pulmonary Artery Pressure and Pulmonary Artery Occlusion
Pressure/ 170
10.3.5 Echocardiography/ 171
10.3.6 Electrocardiography/ 172
10.4 Respiratory Function Monitoring/ 173
10.4.1 Mandatory Respiratory Monitors/ 173
10.4.2 Oxygenation/ 173
10.4.3 Capnography and Spirometry/ 174
10.4.4 Respiratory Mechanics/ 175
10.5 Analysis of Arterial Blood Gas/ 175
10.5.1 Sample Source and Collection/ 175
10.5.2 Temperature Correction/ 175
10.6 Neuromuscular Blockade Monitoring/ 176
10.6.1 Indications/ 176
10.6.2 Contraindications and Complications/ 176
10.6.3 Principles of Measurement and Devices/ 176
10.6.4 Clinical Considerations/ 177
10.7 Depth of Anesthesia/ 177
10.7.1 Clinical Observation/ 177
10.7.2 Electroencephalogram (EEG) and EEG-Based Indices/ 179
10.7.3 Evoked Potentials/ 179
10.8 Monitoring of Cerebral Perfusion/ 181
10.8.1 Indications and Contradictions/ 181
10.8.2 Principles of Measurement and Devices/ 181
10.8.3 Clinical Considerations/ 183
10.9 Thrombelastogram/ 183
10.9.1 Indications/ 183
10.9.2 Principles of Measurement and Devices/ 183
10.9.3 Clinical Considerations/ 183
Case Study/ 183
References/ 185
Chapter 11 Postanesthesia Care Unit Management and Anesthesia
Intensive Care Unit/ 187
11.1 Introduction/ 187
11.2 Admission to the PACU/ 187
11.3 The PACU Workflow and PACU Discharge Criteria/ 187
11.3.1 The Workflow of PACU/ 187
11.3.2 Discharge Criteria/ 188
11.4 Common Side Effects and Complications/ 189
11.4.1 Respiratory System/ 189
11.4.2 Cardiovascular System/ 190
11.4.3 Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting/ 193
11.4.4 Delayed Awakening/ 193
11.4.5 Emergence Delirium/ 194
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11.4.6 Shivering/ 195
11.4.7 Hypothermia/ 195
11.4.8 Postoperative Surgical Hemorrhage/ 196
11.5 Postoperative Pain Management
in the PACU/ 197
11.5.1 Pharmacological Management/ 197
11.5.2 Regional Anesthesia Techniques/
197
11.5.3 Patient-Controlled Analgesia/ 197
11.6 Anesthesia ICU Recovery/ 197
11.6.1 Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit Admission Criteria/ 198
11.6.2 The ICU Workflow and ICU Discharge Criteria/ 198
11.7 Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit/ 199
11.7.1 Principles and Facilities in AICU/ 199
11.7.2 Staffing Requirements for AICU/ 200
11.7.3 Medical Quality Control in AICU/ 201
11.7.4 The Main Types of Patients Admitted to AICU/ 201
11.7.5 Management of Critically Ill Patients in AICU/ 202
11.7.6 Vital Organ Support/ 204
11.7.7 Specialized Treatment in Several Fields/ 205
11.7.8 Diagnosis and Treatment Techniques Used in AICU/ 206
Case Study/ 209
References/ 210
Chapter 12 Perioperative Management of Temperature/ 212
12.1 Physiological Regulation of Body Temperature/ 212
12.1.1 Afferent Sensory Fibers/ 212
12.1.2 Central Regulation/ 212
12.1.3 Efferent Pathways/ 213
12.2 Physiological Response to Cold/ 213
12.3 Physiological Responses to Heat/ 214
12.4 Factors Affecting Body Temperature During Surgery/ 215
12.4.1 Patient Factors/ 215
12.4.2 Anesthetic Factors/ 217
12.4.3 Surgery Factors/ 217
12.5 Detrimental Effects of Abnormal Temperature/ 217
12.5.1 Detrimental Effects of Unintentional Hypothermia/ 217
12.5.2 Detrimental Effects of Hyperthermia/ 219
12.6 Perioperative Body Temperature
Management/ 219
12.6.1 Preoperative Evaluation and Preheating/ 220
12.6.2 Intraoperative Heating/ 220
12.7 Hypothermic Anesthesia/ 221
12.7.1 Definition/ 221
12.7.2 Clinical Applications/ 221
12.7.3 Cerebral Protection/ 221
12.7.4 Cardiovascular Effects/ 222
12.7.5 Applied Surgeries/ 222
12.7.6 Techniques Used for Induced Hypothermia/ 222
12.7.7 Supportive Therapy/ 222
12.7.8 Controlled Rewarming/ 222
12.7.9 Adverse Effects and Controversial Areas/ 223
Case Study/ 223
References/ 223
Chapter 13 Perioperative Hemodynamic Management/ 227
13.1 Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathology/ 227
13.1.1 Cardiac Anatomy/ 227
13.1.2 Cardiac Conduction System/ 228
13.1.3 Myocardial Cells Function/ 228
13.1.4 Coronary Artery Perfusion/ 229
13.1.5 Preload, Afterload, and Myocardial Contractility/ 229
13.1.6 Peripheral Vasculature Regulation/ 230
13.1.7 Stenosis and Insufficient Valvular Disease/ 230
13.2 Cardiovascular Medications/ 230
13.2.1 Classification of Vasoactive Medications/ 230
13.2.2 Common Medications Used to Manage Perioperative Hypertension/ 231
13.2.3 Common Medications Used to Manage Perioperative Hypotension/ 231
13.2.4 Common Medications Used to Treat Heart Failure/ 231
13.2.5 Selection of Appropriate Vasoactive Medications and
Optimization of Hemodynamics/ 232
13.2.6 Common Medications Used to Treat Arrhythmia/ 232
13.3 Techniques or Devices for Assisting Circulation/ 233
13.3.1 Intra-aortic Balloon Pump/ 233
13.3.2 Pacemaker/ 234
13.3.3 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators/ 235
13.4 Induced Hypotension Technique/ 236
13.4.1 Indications/ 236
13.4.2 Methods/ 236
13.4.3 Monitors/ 237
13.4.4 Potential Risks and Complications/ 237
Case Study/ 237
References/ 238
Chapter 14 Perioperative Respiratory Support/ 239
14.1 Respiratory Physiology/ 239
14.1.1 Pulmonary Ventilation/ 239
14.1.2 Lung Volumes and Capacities/ 241
14.1.3 Gas Exchange/ 242
14.1.4 Control of Breathing/ 243
14.2 Perioperative Respiratory Failure/ 244
14.2.1 Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Failure/ 244
14.2.2 Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome/ 245
14.2.3 Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema/ 245
14.3 Treatment of Respiratory Failure/ 245
14.3.1 Oxygen Therapy/ 245
14.3.2 Secretion Clearance/ 247
14.3.3 Pharmacologic Therapies/ 247
14.3.4 Mechanical Ventilation/ 247
14.3.5 Protective Lung Ventilation and Extracorporeal Respiratory
Support/ 252
Case Study/ 254
Bibliography/ 257
Chapter 15 Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy/ 258
15.1 Fluid Physiology/ 258
15.1.1 General/ 258
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15.1.2 Redistribution Mechanisms of Body Fluid Balance/ 258
15.2 Fluid Pharmacology/ 259
15.2.1 Crystalloid Solution/ 259
15.2.2 Colloid Solution/ 259
15.3 Pathophysiology of Perioperative Fluid Shift/ 260
15.4 Assessment and Treatment of Perioperative Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders/ 261
15.4.1 Assessment of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders/ 261
15.4.2 Perioperative Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy/ 263
15.4.3 Characteristics of Fluid Therapy in Different Pathological Situations/ 265
15.5 Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy/ 266
15.5.1 Definition of GDFT/ 266
15.5.2 Indicators Used in GDFT/ 267
15.5.3 Monitoring Methods of GDFT/ 267
Case Study/ 268
Bibliography/ 270
Chapter 16 Blood Transfusion/ 271
16.1 Introduction/ 271
16.1.1 Transfusion History/ 271
16.1.2 Patient Blood Management/ 271
16.2 Blood Component Transfusion/ 272
16.2.1 Preparation of Blood Components/
272
16.2.2 Storage of Blood Products/ 273
16.2.3 Compatibility Tests/ 274
16.3 Transfusion Therapy and Massive Transfusion/ 276
16.3.1 Indications for Transfusion/ 276
16.3.2 Massive Transfusion/ 278
16.4 Adverse Transfusion Reactions/ 279
16.4.1 Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction/ 279
16.4.2 Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction/ 280
16.4.3 Nonhemolytic Transfusion Reactions/ 280
16.4.4 Infectivity of Blood/ 281
16.4.5 Transfusion-Associated Graft-versus-Host Disease/ 281
16.4.6 Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury/ 281
16.4.7 Transfusion-Related Immunomodulation/ 282
16.5 Autologous Transfusion/ 282
16.5.1 Preoperative Autologous Donation/ 282
16.5.2 Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution/ 282
16.5.3 Cell Salvage/ 282
16.6 Patient Blood Management in Obstetrics/ 283
16.6.1 Postpartum Hemorrhage/ 283
16.6.2 Cell Salvage in Obstetrics/ 284
16.6.3 Tranexamic Acid/ 284
16.6.4 Miscellaneous Consideration/ 285
16.7 PBM for Patients with Cancer/ 285
16.7.1 Anemia & Transfusion for Patients with Cancer/ 285
16.7.2 Intraoperative Cell Salvage for Patients with Cancer/ 286
16.8 Management of Perioperative
Coagulation/ 286
16.8.1 Normal Hemostasis/ 286
16.8.2 Intrinsic Anticoagulant Mechanisms/ 287
16.8.3 Disorders of Hemostasis/ 288
16.8.4 Monitoring Coagulation/ 291
Case Study/ 292
References/ 293
Chapter 17 Perioperative Adverse Events/ 294
17.1 Adverse Events of Cardiovascular System/ 294
17.1.1 Severe Hypotension/ 294
17.1.2 Severe Hypertension/ 295
17.1.3 Significant Dysrhythmias/ 296
17.1.4 Myocardial Infarction/ 297
17.1.5 Cardiac Tamponade/ 298
17.1.6 Acute Heart Failure/ 299
17.2 Adverse Events of Respiratory System/ 300
17.2.1 Severe Hypoxemia/ 300
17.2.2 Severe Hypercapnia/ 301
17.2.3 Laryngospasm/ 302
17.2.4 Bronchospasm/ 303
17.2.5 Aspiration/ 304
17.2.6 Pneumothorax/ 305
17.2.7 Pulmonary Embolism/ 305
17.2.8 Lung Infection/ 306
17.3 Other Perioperative Adverse Events or Side-Effects/ 307
17.3.1 Oliguria, Anuria, and Polyuria/ 307
17.3.2 Hypothermia/ 308
17.3.3 Hyperthermia/ 309
17.3.4 Malignant Hyperthermia/ 309
17.3.5 Anaphylactic and Anaphylactoid Reactions/ 310
17.3.6 Hypoglycemia/ 311
17.3.7 Blindness and Eye Injury/ 312
17.3.8 Position-Related Nerve Injury/ 313
17.3.9 Skin Injury/ 314
Case Study/ 315
References/ 317
Chapter 18 Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery/ 319
18.1 Definitions of Ambulatory Surgery/ 319
18.2 Patients' Selection Criteria/ 320
18.2.1 Procedures that Can be Performed on an Ambulatory Basis/ 320
18.2.2 Suitability of a Patient for Ambulatory Surgery/ 320
18.3 Pre-anesthetic Visit and Evaluation/ 323
18.3.1 Ways of Pre-anesthetic Visit and Evaluation/ 323
18.3.2 Contents of Pre-anesthetic Visit and Evaluation/ 324
18.4 Anesthetic Management of Ambulatory Surgery/ 324
18.4.1 Anesthetic Staff and Anesthetic Equipment/ 324
18.4.2 Choice of Anesthetic Methods/ 325
18.4.3 Selection of Anesthetics/ 327
18.5 Treatments during the Recovery Period and Follow-up Visits/ 329
18.5.1 Recovery from Ambulatory Anesthesia/ 329
18.5.2 Postoperative Analgesia/ 331
18.5.3 Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting/ 334
18.5.4 Follow-up Visit/ 335
Case Study/ 335
References/ 336
Chapter 19 Perioperative Administration of Endoscopic and
Minimally Invasive Procedures/ 344
19.1 Perioperative Administration of Laparoscopic Surgery/ 344
19.1.1 Pathophysiology of Laparoscopic Surgery/ 344
19.1.2 Anesthetic Management of Laparoscopic Surgery/ 345
19.1.3 Prevention and Treatment of Complications Associated with
Pneumoperitoneum/ 347
19.1.4 Postanesthetic Management of Laparoscopic Surgery/ 347
19.2 Perioperative Administration of Thoracoscopic Surgery/ 348
19.2.1 Characteristics and Indications for Thoracoscopic Surgery/ 348
19.2.2 Lung Isolation Techniques/ 349
19.2.3 Respiratory Management of OLV/ 352
19.2.4 Fluid Management/ 353
19.2.5 Postoperative Analgesia/ 354
19.3 Anesthesia for Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Procedures/ 354
19.4 Anesthesia for Bronchoscopy Procedures/ 356
19.5 Anesthesia for Interventional Cardiology Procedures/ 357
19.5.1 Electrophysiology Studies and Catheter Ablation/ 357
19.5.2 Percutaneous Transcatheter Cardiac Valve Intervention/ 357
19.6 Anesthesia for Image-Guided Neuroradiology Procedures/ 359
Case Study/ 360
References/ 361
Chapter 20 Shock/ 365
20.1 Introduction/ 365
20.1.1 Definition/ 365
20.1.2 Classification/ 365
20.1.3 Pathophysiology/ 367
20.1.4 Signs and Symptoms of Shock/ 369
20.1.5 Clinical Presentations/ 369
20.2 Monitors, Biomarkers and Imaging Studies/ 370
20.2.1 Clinical Parameters/ 370
20.2.2 Laboratory Parameters/ 370
20.2.3 Biomarkers/ 371
20.2.4 Imaging Studies/ 371
20.3 Prevention, Treatment and Outcomes of Shock/ 371
20.3.1 Prevention of Shock/ 371
20.3.2 Management of Shock/ 372
20.3.3 Predicted Outcomes of Shock/ 372
20.4 Commonly Observed Shocks in the Line of Work/ 373
20.4.1 Cardiogenic Shock/ 373
20.4.2 Hypovolemic Shock/ 374
20.4.3 Septic Shock/ 376
20.4.4 Anaphylactic Shock/ 378
Case Study/ 379
References/ 382
Chapter 21 Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome/ 384
21.1 Etiologies of Multi-organ Dysfunction Syndrome/ 384
21.2 Mechanisms of MODS/ 385
21.2.1 Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and MODS/ 385
21.2.2 Systemic Inflammatory Response
Syndrome and MODS/ 387
21.2.3 Intestinal Motility Theory/ 389
21.3 Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Monitoring/ 390
21.3.1 Clinical Diagnosis and Stages/ 390
21.3.2 Clinical Evaluation/ 392
21.4 Prevention and Treatment/ 393
Case Study/ 394
References/ 395
Chapter 22 Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation/ 397
22.1 Etiologies and Pathophysiology of Cardiac Arrest/ 397
22.2 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ 398
22.2.1 Physiology of Circulation during Closed-Chest Compression/
398
22.2.2 Basic Life Support/ 399
22.2.3 Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ 404
22.3 Post-resuscitation Care/ 409
22.3.1 Hemodynamic Monitoring and Maintenance/ 409
22.3.2 Respiratory Function Monitoring and Maintenance/ 411
22.3.3 Renal Function Monitoring and Support/ 411
22.3.4 Maintenance of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance/ 411
22.3.5 Cares for other Systems/ 411
22.4 Cerebral Resuscitation/ 412
22.4.1 Pathophysiology of the Brain/ 412
22.4.2 General Management of Cerebral Resuscitation/ 412
22.4.3 Specific Measures of Cerebral Resuscitation/ 413
22.4.4 Prognostication Following Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ 413
22.5 Pediatric CPR/ 413
22.5.1 Characteristics of Pediatric CPR/ 413
22.5.2 CPR in Infants and Children/ 414
22.6 Neonatal CPR/ 415
22.6.1 Basic procedures of neonatal CPR/ 415
22.6.2 Post-resuscitation Care/ 417
Case Study/ 418
References/ 419
Chapter 23 Perioperative Use of Ultrasound/ 420
23.1 Introduction/ 420
23.2 Physics of Ultrasound Imaging/ 421
23.2.1 Properties of Ultrasound Waves/ 421
23.2.2 Ultrasound Transducer/ 421
23.2.3 Ultrasound Imaging/ 422
23.3 Perioperative Echocardiography/
23.3.1 Indications, Risks, and Safety of TEE/ 424
23.3.2 Probe Insertion and Manipulation/ 424
23.3.3 Basic TEE Views/ 426
23.3.4 Common Indications and Diagnosis/ 427
23.4 Point of Care Ultrasound in Critical Care Medicine/ 430
23.4.1 Ultrasound of the Heart/ 430
23.4.2 Ultrasound to Evaluate Volume Status/ 434
23.4.3 Ultrasound of the Lung/ 436
23.4.4 Ultrasound of the Abdomen/ 439
23.4.5 Ultrasound of the Lower Extremity Vascular System/ 441
23.4.6 Airway/ 443
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23.4.7 Gastric Ultrasound and Aspiration
Risk Assessment/ 444
23.4.8 Shock Exam/ 446
Case Study/ 447
References/ 449
Chapter 24 Nutritional Support for Patients with Critical Illness/ 451
24.1 Nutrition Assessment/ 451
24.2 Nutrition Balance/ 451
24.2.1 Assessment Technique/ 452
24.2.2 Nitrogen Requirement/ 452
24.3 Enteral Feeding/ 454
24.3.1 Indications and Specifications/ 454
24.3.2 Selection of the Enteral Formula/ 455
24.3.3 Delivery and Administration of Enteral Nutrition/ 456
24.4 Parenteral Nutrition/ 456
24.4.1 Indications and Specifications/ 456
24.4.2 Vitamins and Trace Elements/ 456
24.4.3 Effects on Fluid and Acid-Base Balance and Glucose Homeostasis/ 457
24.4.4 Central Venous Access/ 457
24.4.5 Impaired “Disposal Systems”/ 457
24.5 Measuring the Nutritional Goal Achievement/ 457
24.5.1 Serial Markers to Measure/ 457
24.5.2 Reasons for the Underachievement
of Goals/ 458
24.5.3 Clinical Pearls and Pitfalls/ 458
24.5.4 “Designer” Enteral Feedings: Facts and Myths/ 458
24.5.5 Hepatic Formula/ 458
24.5.6 Renal Formula/ 458
24.5.7 Pulmonary Formula/ 459
24.5.8 Metabolic Stress (critical care) Formula/ 459
24.5.9 Glycemic Control Formula/ 459
24.6 Special Topic: Nutrition for Immunomodulation Formula/ 459
24.6.1 Glutamine/ 460
24.6.2 Arginine/ 460
24.6.3 Nucleotides/ 460
24.6.4 Structured Lipids/ 460
24.6.5 Antioxidant Therapy/ 460
24.7 SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Covid-19, and Immune Response/ 461
24.7.1 There are Many Challenges in Providing Adequate Nutrition
for Patients with COVID-19 and Critically Ill/ 461
24.7.2 Nutrition Plays Multiple Roles in Supporting the Immune System/ 461
24.7.3 Poor Nutrition May Not Provide
Enough of the Nutrients Needed
by the Immune System/ 462
Case Study/ 462
Bibliography/ 464
Chapter 25 Pain/ 467
25.1 Pathophysiology of Pain/ 467
25.1.1 Neural Pathways Involved in Pain Signal Processing/ 467
25.1.2 Acute Pain/ 468
25.1.3 Chronic Pain/ 468
25.2 Evaluation of Pain/ 469
25.2.1 Pain Measurement/ 469
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25.2.2 Psychological Evaluation/ 470
25.2.3 Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies/ 471
25.3 Commonly Used Analgesics/ 471
25.3.1 Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs/ 471
25.3.2 Opioids/ 472
25.3.3 Calcium Channel Blockers/ 473
25.3.4 Sodium Channel Blockers/ 473
25.3.5 Antiepileptics/ 473
25.3.6 Antidepressants/ 474
25.4 Acute Pain Care/ 475
25.4.1 Postoperative Pain Management/ 475
25.4.2 Labor Analgesia/ 476
25.5 Chronic Pain Management/ 479
25.5.1 Introduction/ 479
25.5.2 Common Chronic Pain Syndromes/ 479
25.5.3 Drugs Used in Pain Management/ 481
25.5.4 Interventional Pain Therapies/ 482
25.6 Cancer Pain Care/ 483
25.6.1 Introduction/ 483
25.6.2 Pharmacological Cancer Pain Treatments/ 484
Topic Discussion/ 487
References/ 489
Chapter 26 Enhanced Recovery after Surgery/ 490
26.1 Introduction/ 490
26.2 Components of ERAS Pathways/ 490
26.2.1 Preoperative Considerations/ 490
26.2.2 Intraoperative Interventions/ 493
26.2.3 Perioperative Fluid Therapy/ 496
26.2.4 Postoperative Interventions/ 497
26.3 Challenges to the Implementation
of ERAS Pathways/ 500
Case Study/ 501
References/ 502
Chapter 27 Anesthesia and Perioperative Mortality or Organ Injury/ 506
27.1 Surgical Stress Response/ 506
27.1.1 Immunologic Response/ 506
27.1.2 Metabolic and Neuroendocrine Response/ 507
27.1.3 Effects on the Brain/ 507
27.1.4 Regional Anesthesia Effects on Stress Response/ 507
27.2 Anesthesia and Perioperative Mortality/ 508
27.2.1 Perioperative Mortality/ 508
27.2.2 Risk Factors Associated with Perioperative Mortality/ 508
27.3 Association between Anesthesia
and Organ Injury/ 508
27.3.1 Cardiac Injury/ 509
27.3.2 Renal Injury/ 512
27.3.3 Brain Injury/ 513
27.3.4 Lung Injury/ 516
27.3.5 Hepatic Injury/ 518
Case Study/ 520
References/ 522
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Chapter 28 Preventive Measures of Perioperative Infection for COVID-19
and Beyond/ 527
28.1 Introduction/ 527
28.2 COVID-19/ 527
28.2.1 Etiology/ 527
28.2.2 Epidemiology/ 528
28.2.3 Clinical Manifestations/ 528
28.2.4 Precautions for SARS-CoV-2 Infection/ 528
28.2.5 Precautions in Perioperative Settings when Caring for Patients
with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19/ 528
28.2.6 Workflow for Perioperative Management during the COVID-19
Pandemic/ 529
28.3 Anesthesia Management in the Dedicated Operating Room/ 529
28.3.1 Preoperative Preparation/ 529
28.3.2 Anesthesia Management/ 530
28.4 Postanesthesia Equipment Care and Medical Waste Disposal/ 531
28.4.1 Anesthesia Equipment Care and Operating Room Disinfection/ 531
28.4.2 Disposal of Medical Waste/ 532
28.5 Perioperative Protection of Respiratory Infectious Diseases in Children/ 532
28.5.1 Preoperative Preparation/ 532
28.5.2 Process of Anesthesia/ 533
28.5.3 Postoperative Registration and Follow-up/ 534
28.5.4 Suggestions for the Preparation and Performance of First-aid
and Tracheal Intubation Outside the Operating Room/ 534
28.6 Other Issues Related to COVID/ 535
28.6.1 Suggestions for Central Vein Catheterization/ 535
28.6.2 Suggestions for Sedation under an Anesthetic Monitor Outside
the Operating Room/ 535
28.6.3 Prevention, Surveillance of COVID-19 Infection among
Anesthesia Providers/ 535
28.7 Anesthesiologists amid COVID-19 and Beyond: A Perspective of
the Present and Future Challenges/ 536
References/ 538
Chapter 29 New Frontiers in Anesthesiology/ 539
29.1 General Anesthesia and Brain Health/ 539
29.1.1 General Anesthesia and Developing Brain/ 539
29.1.2 General Anesthesia and Aged Brain/ 542
29.2 Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology/ 544
29.2.1 Monitoring Depth of General Anesthesia/ 545
29.2.2 Target-controlled Infusion of Anesthetics/ 545
29.2.3 Prediction of Major Adverse Events/ 546
29.2.4 Ultrasonic Visualization Technology/ 546
29.2.5 Pain Management/ 547
29.2.6 Management of Medical Recourses/ 547
Summary/ 547
References/ 548