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By Richard M. Pino MD PhD

The Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Anesthesia Procedure Manual is a work conceived by expert anesthesiologists and anesthesiology residents at Mass Gen. Its easy-to-consult and quick-reference format has made it a classic among anesthesia residents for its portable size and among specialist physicians for being an affordable and dynamic reference. This 10th edition features several improvements. Each chapter has been rewritten by a different author than in the previous edition to significantly update the content of each section. It reflects current clinical practice at MGH and the most recent, comprehensive, concise, consistent, and clinically relevant guidelines on all facets of anesthesia, perioperative care, critical care, and pain management, while maintaining its practical application and clinical focus for anesthesia residents, medical students, and nursing staff. This new edition continues to consist of three sections: Patient Evaluation Before Anesthesia, Administration of Anesthesia, and Perioperative Care. It also includes three appendices: Medications with Therapeutic Ranges and Potential for Harm; commonly used drugs and common intravenous