Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Vol. 23

Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, volume 23 is the latest volume in this very successful and long-established series (previously entitled Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Analgesia) to present a collection of cutting-edge topics for anaesthetists. It has been compiled by some of the world's leading authorities in their subjects and builds on the successful formula of the previous volumes. As the title suggests, these latest volumes have increased input from the field of intensive care, and the emphasis remains on producing articles of high quality and interest to the reader while providing exceptional value for money. This volume is recommended reading for trainee and practising anaesthetists and intensivists at all levels of experience.

• Builds on the successful formula of 22 previous volumes

• Presents cutting-edge articles on hot topics by experts of international renown

• All articles aim to be of interest to both practising and trainee anaesthetists

Contents

Preface; 1. Pharmacogenomics: the genetic basis for variability in drug response B. P. Sweeney; 2. The opioid receptor and opioid peptides C. Zöller and C. Stein; 3. Coagulation M. Laffan; 4. Anaesthetic agents and myocardial protection W. Schlack and D. Ebel; 5. The treatment of heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction R. S. Gardner and T. A. McDonagh; 6. Blunt chest trauma A. R. Edouard, V. Minville and L. Martin; 7. Function haemodynamic monitoring R. Chavko and M. R. Pinsky; 8. Sepsis and the use of Xigris® J.-L. Vincent; 9. Selective decontamination of the digestive tract - why don't we apply evidence to practice? H. K. F. van Saene, N. Taylor, S. P. Barrett, K. Lowry and R. E. Sarginson; 10. Glycaemic control and outcome in intensive care D. Mesotten, I. Vanhorebeek and G. Van den Berghe; 11. Substance use disorders and anaesthesia J. Jage.