By Serena A. Quinn MD

HANDBOOK OF ANESTHESIA IN HIGH-RISK PATIENTS

Managing anesthesia in high-risk patients demands precision, sound judgment, and up-to-date clinical knowledge. Handbook of Anesthesia in High-Risk Patients is a practical, clinician-focused guide designed to support safe decision-making across complex and challenging perioperative scenarios.

This handbook walks readers through the anesthetic management of patients with significant comorbidities—including cardiovascular disease, respiratory compromise, renal and hepatic dysfunction, neurological disorders, advanced age, and critical illness. Each section emphasizes real-world application, balancing evidence-based recommendations with practical bedside insights.

Readers will appreciate the book’s structured approach to preoperative assessment, intraoperative planning, and postoperative care. Clear explanations, focused guidance, and condition-specific considerations help simplify complex cases, reduce perioperative risk, and improve patient outcomes. Special attention is given to emergency situations, medication adjustments, monitoring strategies, and complication prevention.

What readers will enjoy and gain from this book:

Practical guidance for anesthetizing patients with high-risk medical conditions

Clear frameworks for risk assessment and perioperative planning

Decision-support strategies for emergencies and unstable patients

Clinically relevant insights applicable to daily anesthesia practice

A reliable reference for both elective and urgent procedures

Whether you are an anesthesiologist, anesthesia trainee, nurse anesthetist, or perioperative clinician, this handbook serves as a dependable companion in high-stakes clinical environments.

Prepare with confidence. Make informed decisions when it matters most.Add Handbook of Anesthesia in High-Risk Patients to your professional library today and strengthen your approach to complex anesthetic care.