An updated edition of a popular revision book for trainee anaesthetists preparing for clinical examinations in anaesthesia.
New to this edition
Revised to take account of the replacement of essay questions in the FRCA with short answer questions.
Updated throughout, for example with regard to the laryngeal mask, total intravenous anaesthesia, target controlled infusions and lasers in surgery.
Key Features
Answer plans allow candidates to structure their knowledge and memorise the key issues.
Practical clinical section gives guidance in how to avoid pitfalls in the interpretation of ECGs, X rays etc. - especially helpful with the OSCE paper
Viva questions are grouped into practice exams to allow realistic exam preparation.
Illustrated with simple line diagrams which can be reproduced in the exam.
Ideal for candidates preparing for the viva, short answer and OSCE sections of the FRCA
Author Information
By Ian T. Jackson, MD, FRCS, FACS, FRACS(Hon) MB, ChB(Aberdeen), FRCA, Director, Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Providence Hospital, MI, USA
Head of Service, Anaesthetics, Theatre and Day Unit Services, York District Hospital and Charlie Corke, MB, BS, MRCP, FRCA, FFICANZCA, FANZCA, Director of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, The Geelong Hospital, Victoria, Australia
Answer plans. Practical clinical section. Viva questions. Core references.
"This is a well structured, balanced, referenced and indexed book with a good layout, summarising the amount of information needed for FRCA. I would recommend this book as an excellent reference text for trainees preparing for the FRCA exam and a quick reference aide-memoir for any anaesthesia practitioner." Specialist Registrar, Anaesthetics, Ipswich, The Royal College of Anaesthetics, September 2002
