Review
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"This is a book specifically for anesthesia professionals
written by Anesthetists, Physicists and Perfusionists. After
reading the book cover to cover I can say without reservation, it
is most certainly the easiest book on physics I have ever read.
The simple and intuitive layout, easy to understand diagrams,
relevant objectives and the quizzes at the end of each chapter
help me expand my understanding of topics I was already a master
of. That is saying something. This book is not just a 'must have'
for students of anesthesia and any prospective anesthesia
students looking to brush up before training but also for the
working Nurse Anesthetists as a quick and easy to use reference."
--www.nurse-anesthesia.org, June 2012
"With its sole focus on the laws of physics needed for a better
understanding and working knowledge of anesthesia techniques,
this is a unique book. The topics are covered concisely and
simply. The book is extremely easy to read, making going through
a topic a fun exercise." --Doody, May 2013
"Its warm and familiar style of writing makes it accessible for
all. Throughout each of the 29 chapters, there was a real feel
that the authors knew what was needed of you... Many of the
questions I spent hours flicking through appendices in other
books for were clearly answered here.... There is a nice feel to
this book. It is as if someone has sat down and really thought
about each chapter. It feels more like your clever friend than a
textbook. Current curriculums have been considered, as have
common themes and questions... In conclusion, although I have
always believed that examination topics, with all randomness and
occasional obscurity, can and never will be fully covered by a
solo text, this book comes close. It is an excellent core text
for anyone needing to learn physics in anaesthesia." --European
Journal of Anaesthesiology, April 2014
"Its warm and familiar style of writing makes it accessible for
all. Throughout each of the 29 chapters, there was a real feel
that the authors knew what was needed of you... Many of the
questions I spent hours flicking through appendices in other
books for were clearly answered here.... There is a nice feel to
this book. It is as if someone has sat down and really thought
about each chapter. It feels more like your clever friend than a
textbook. Current curriculums have been considered, as have
common themes and questions... In conclusion, although I have
always believed that examination topics, with all randomness and
occasional obscurity, can and never will be fully covered by a
solo text, this book comes close. It is an excellent core text
for anyone needing to learn physics in anaesthesia." --European
Journal of Anaesthesiology, April 2014
About the Author
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Simon Stacey (MBBS FRCA) is a Consultant Cardiothoracic
Anaesthetist based at the London Chest Hospital. He is co-author
of Essential of Anaesthetic Equipment, now in its fourth edition.
Rik Thomas (MBBS FRCA) is a Spet Trainee at Barts and the
London School of Anaesthesia. He presents a podcast for trainee
anaesthetists at www.cast.co.uk. Justin Phillips (BSc PhD
MIPEM) is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at City
University London. He studied physics at Durham University. Ben
Middleton (BSc SOPGBI RN) is a Lead Perfusionist based at St
Bartholomew s Hospital and a Visiting Lecturer at City University
London. He studied physics at Bristol University.