Written by a clinician for clinicians
Provides insights into the phenomena and the functioning of devices that anesthesiologists encounter on a daily basis
Uses a "divulgatory" approach with numerous examples from daily life, making it an enjoyable read even for those who don't usually like or understand physics
This book discusses, explains and provides detailed, up-to-date information on physics applied to clinical practice in anesthesiology, with the aid of simple examples from daily life. Almost everything that happens around us, including in the operating room and intensive care units, can be explained by physical laws. An awareness and understanding of relatively simple laws such as Bernoulli's theorem, Hagen-Poiseuille equation and Pascal's principle, to name just a few, offer anesthesiologists and intensivists fascinating insights into why they do what they do.
Each of the 16 chapters starts with an everyday phenomenon, explains it with a physical law, and then shows why that law is important in anesthesia practice. Numerous illustrations are included for extra clarity.
It is intended for anesthesiologists, intensivists, anesthesia teachers, anesthesia trainees, and medical students.
"Antoni Pisano provides a lot of useful information about physics in general and applied physics in anesthesia and critical care in specific. ? this book is a perfect match for both junior residents and experienced staff members. One may read it for pleasure and enjoy the funny examples or use it to quickly review some formulas. It may be a good companion for both the couch at home and the operating room." (Peter Markus Spieth, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 127 (2), August, 2018)
