Understanding Anesthesiology - The Global Regional Anesthesia ...

INTRODUCTION
Many medical students’ first exposure to anesthesia happens in the
hectic, often intimidating environment of the operating room. It is
a challenging place to teach and learn.
“Understanding Anesthesiology: A Learner’s Guide” was created
in an effort to enhance the learning experience in the clinical setting.
The book introduces the reader to the fundamental concepts
of anesthesia, including principles of practice both inside and outside
of the operating room, at a level appropriate for the medical
student or first-year (Anesthesia) resident. Residents in other programs
such as Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine, who require
anesthesia experience as part of their training, will also find
the guide helpful.
The guide is written at an introductory level with the aim of helping
learners become oriented and functional in what might be a
brief but intensive clinical experience. Those students requiring
more comprehensive or detailed information should consult the
standard anesthesia texts.
The author hopes that “Understanding Anesthesiology: A
Learner’s Guide” succeeds not only in conveying facts but also in
making our specialty approachable and appealing. I sincerely invite
feedback on our efforts:
feedback@understandinganesthesiology.com
Visit our website at www.understandinganesthesiology.com
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