Anesthesiology: A Problem-Based Learning Approach

Cardiac Anesthesia: A Problem-Based Learning Approach provides a comprehensive review of the dynamic and ever-changing field of cardiac anesthesia. Its problem-based format incorporates a vast pool of practical case-related questions as well as multiple choice questions at the end of the chapter. Each chapter starts with a case description, usually a compilation of several actual cases; it then branches out, through case-based questions, to increasingly complex situations. This structure is designed to create an authentic experience that mirrors working through the nuances of a complicated clinical scenario. The discussion sections that follow in each chapter offer a comprehensive approach to the chapter's subject matter, thus creating a modern, complete, and up-to-date medical review of that topic.Less

Neuroanesthesia: A Problem-Based Learning Approach provides a comprehensive review of the field of neuroanesthesia. Its format, inspired by the American Society of Anesthesiologists model of Problem-Based Learning Discussions, incorporates a pool of practical, ABA board-exam-style multiple choice questions for self-assessment. Each of its 29 case-based chapters start with a case description, usually a compilation of several actual cases; it then branches out through case-based questions to increasingly complex situations. The structure is designed to create an authentic experience that mirrors that of an oral board examination. The discussion sections that follow offer a comprehensive approach to the chapter’s subject matter, thus creating a modern, complete, and up-to-date review of the topic. This book is equally a solid reference compendium of neuronesthesia topics and a comprehensive review to assist the general anesthesiologist both in day-to-day practice and during preparation for certification exams.Less

Pain Management: A Problem-Based Learning Approach provides a comprehensive review of the dynamic and ever-changing field of pain medicine. Its format, based on the American Society of Anesthesiologists model of Problem-Based Learning Discussions, incorporates a vast pool of practical, ABA board-exam-style multiple-choice questions for self-assessment. Each its 46 case-based chapters are accompanied by 20 questions and answers, scrambled and grouped in several real-life practice exams. The cases presented are also unique, as each chapter starts with a case description, usually a compilation of several actual cases; it then branches out through case-based questions, to increasingly complex situations. This structure is designed to create an authentic experience that mirrors that of an oral board examination. The discussion sections that follow offer a comprehensive approach to the chapter’s subject matter, thus creating a modern, complete, and up-to-date medical review of that topic. This book is equally a solid reference compendium of pain management topics and a comprehensive review to assist the general practitioner both in day-to-day practice and during preparation for certification exams. Its problem-based format makes it an ideal resource for the lifelong learner and the modern realities of education.Less

This volume, part of the Problem-Based Learning series, reviews key topics in Pediatric Anesthesia found on the American Board of Anesthesiology’s Pediatric Anesthesiology Certification Exam using illustrative clinical cases. With real-world clinical cases and discussion questions that guide case progression, this book facilitates both individual and small-group learning. Each case is further broken down to include additional related subtopics for maximum yield. Evidence-based reviews and multiple-choice self-assessment questions follow each case, making this book ideal for continuing education in pediatric anesthesia for the generalist and specialist practitioner. Teachers and trainees in anesthesiology will take advantage of this book’s features for targeted teaching, learning, and retention.Less