Assisting the Anaesthetist

The efficiency of the anaesthetist in hospital is dependent on being completely helped by a trained assistant who can come from a wide range of backgrounds. Assisting the Anaesthetist presents comprehensive and accessible information on the clinical and technical skills required of an anaesthetic assistant. Covering the content of the NVQ/SVQ Level III ODP course, or equivalent, the book includes chapters on the equipment and drugs used by the anaesthetists, with detailed sections on the airway, ventilatory support, and the cardiovascular system. Special emphasis has been placed on resuscitation, and the emergency situations encountered by the anaesthetist. The key learning points have been highlighted throughout, and a comprehensive up-to-date reference guide has been provided to guide the trainee to further reading. The book is illustrated and assumes no prior knowledge of the subject.