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NMS Clinical Manuals. Anesthesiology

Randall S. Gliddden. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003. 186 Pages. $18.95 (US). ISBN 0-7817-3738-9

Montreal, Quebec

A group of 14 clinical teachers from Boston have realized the need for this pocket-sized manual in undergraduate programs. Seventeen chapters describe historical background (chapter I), the clinical anesthesia encounter (part I, chapters 2–13) and Anesthesia specialty areas (part II, chapters 14–17).

In such a small textbook with such small print one would expect heavy reliance on algorithms, tables and point-form summaries. An unexpected paragraph-style format stimulates interest to "read on" and the student finds surprising detail and interesting information.

The attempt to follow Society for Education in Anesthesia guidelines is important as much thought and discussion at the ad hoc undergraduate Medical Student Committee has outlined clear and realistic objectives in the past.

Algorithms and tables are not abundant but make appropriate and succinct contributions to the text. Monitoring standards (chapter 6) are current and an extensive list of references reflect their complexity and importance.

Perhaps due to the sheer scope of the topic, part II, anesthesia specialty areas, is more difficult to cover. References are less specific and include large textbooks of material. Nevertheless, the basic information may further stimulate students’ interest.

To facilitate improved readability the print and the manual itself (it is very small) could be larger and still remain pocket-sized.

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