Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions
Abstract Modern balanced anesthesia consists of the use of a number of drugs to achieve the desired clinical endpoints, such as no awareness, no movement, muscle relaxation, control of blood…
Physiology and Pharmacology of Obesity, Pediatrics, and the Elderly
Abstract Anesthesiologists are frequently asked to care for patients at the extremes of age and size. These patient groups have unique features that require special consideration when formulating an anesthetic…
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles for Intravenous Anesthetics
Abstract This chapter presents a review of modern pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts that comprise the scientific foundation of rational drug selection and administration of intravenous anesthetics. Keywords intravenous anesthetics, pharmacokinetics,…
Mechanisms of Drug Action
Abstract Understanding the basic principles of pharmacology is fundamental to the practice of medicine in general, but it is perhaps most relevant to the practice of anesthesiology. It is now…
Drug Metabolism and Pharmacogenetics
Abstract Biotransformation is an ancient and vital process that governs a drug’s pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The enzymes and transporters that control each step in the metabolic pathway are highly polymorphic….
Resources for Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Guidelines for the Use of this List 1 These Web sites have been visited, and information on them may be appropriate for patients, their families, and care providers. 2 Before…
Medication Tables
Box App-1-1 Important 1 The list of dosage forms may not be complete and may change over time. 2 Not all drugs and dosage forms are available in each country….
The Therapeutic Implications of Dignity in Palliative Care
Defining Dignity The term dignity is widely used when discussing and debating various and sometimes contentious issues in end-of-life care. Dying with dignity has powerful and provocative connotations and yet,…
Addressing the Social Suffering Associated with Illness: A Focus on Household Economic Resilience
* Also contributing for the Kellogg-Feinberg Economics and Illness Study Group listed at the chapter’s end. ** While carrying out this research, Tapas Kundu has been associated with the Centre…
Palliative Care in Developing Countries
except the United States, developed countries registered either a decline or no change in population during the last decade, whereas 99% of worldwide population growth took place in developing countries….
