Oxford Textbook of Anaesthesia for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Second Edition

Providing safe, effective anaesthesia for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery presents unique challenges involving a wide range of complex procedures, treatments, and interventions to manage an array of pathologies. This textbook is a practical, easy to read and engaging guide to the entire perioperative management process, encompassing everything that the practitioner needs to know. It utilises a clear, step-by-step approach to managing all aspects of anaesthesia for oral and maxillofacial surgery, from routine elective procedures to emergencies, difficult airways, cancer, and pain. A contemporary, evidence based approach and the most up-to-date techniques are described, with reference to current guidelines and standards. This comprehensive second edition will empower the novice, but also support more experienced practitioners and those who may occasionally be called upon to manage emergency cases. Written by international experts in the field with many years of experience both conducting and teaching oral and maxillofacial anaesthesia, this textbook is an essential resource for all members of the multidisciplinary team who wish to improve their understanding of and confidence with anaesthesia for this surgery.