Principles and Practice of Percutaneous Tracheostomy

Description This overview of surgical airways for anesthesiologists includes detailed descriptions of insertion techniques for the commonly used percutaneous tracheostomy kits. Purpose th the insertion techniques and management of percutaneous tracheostomies. This worthy objective is reasonably well met by the book’s invited authors. Audience tensivists, internists, chest physicians, ENTs, and anyone else who manages patients who require tracheostomies. Features In addition to background information on the uses and indications for tracheostomies, the book has an overview of the relevant surgical anatomy. Assessment The topic of this book is an important one and the figures and layout are very good, for the most part. A thorough editing would be helpful for any subsequent edition.