Notable Names in Anaesthesia - Couverture souple

Maltby, J. Roger

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1853155128 ISBN 13 : 9781853155123

Editeur : Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Eponyms are found throughout medicine. They provide succinct and convenient identification for diseases, syndromes, clinical signs, surgical instruments, and operations. Anesthetists use eponyms such as Magill forceps, Mallampati score, Sellick's maneuver, and Mendelson's Syndrome. National and international anesthesia societies have eponymous awards and lectures. This book has been written to describe who these eponymous individuals were, when, and where they worked, why they invented equipment, a technique, or a scoring system, and why they were chosen to their peers for eponymous behavior.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

I found Roger Maltby's book a pleasure to read, invariably informative, nicely illustrated, and well edited. It should find a place in the libraries of all anaesthesia departments and medical schools. (Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, 2003)

For wannabe anaesthetists who would like some background on their aspirations this is a must. For the rest of us, this can definitely be something that is entertaining to dip into. (Student BMJ)

It is imaginative in concept and successful in execution. Buy it, dip into it, and enjoy it. (British Journal of Anaesthesia)

The short biographies are well written and by reading them it is possible to put flesh on the bare bones of history. Many of the names are still alive and some are still practising anaesthetists. There is a wealth of information in these concise biographies. (Medical Sciences History, Volume 18, 2002)

[I] was riveted...read it from cover to cover. It is beautifully printed. I have no doubt it will raise the profile of our specialty - what a brilliant idea. (Reader's Review)

you do not have to be an anaesthetist to enjoy sampling it (George Biro, The Newsletter of the Australian Society for the History of Medicine)

It is an interesting and valuable volume, which should be housed on the shelves of every hospital anaesthetic department... this handbook is easy to dip into as light relief between cases, when preparing for case sessions and while revising for examinations! (Journal of Medical Biography, 2003)

Maltby has filled a gap in anaesthetic literature...a very readable text. (Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, December 2002)

This volume contains much valuable and carefully researched information for the medical historian, besides being a fascinating read for general readers, whether medical or non-medical. (Retired Fellows Newsletter, December 2002)

fascinating personal descriptions...I commend it to old and young anaesthesiologists. (Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 2003)

Présentation de l'éditeur

Eponyms are found throughout medicine. They provide succinct and convenient identification for diseases, syndromes, clinical signs, surgical instruments and operations. Anaesthetists use eponyms such as Magill forceps, Mallampati score, Sellick's manoeuvre and Mendelson's Syndrome. National and international anaesthesia societies have eponymous awards and lectures. This book has been written to describe who these eponymous individuals were, when and where they worked, why they invented equipment, a technique or a scoring system, and why they were chosen by their peers for eponymous honour.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1853155128
• ISBN 13: 9781853155123
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 254
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible