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Reader' Reviews

What's Happening On the Other Side of the Drape / / 2010-09-04
I have found Jaffe's book to be incredibly helpful for the surgeries that it covers. Surgical procedures are grouped by categories with broad descriptions from the surgeon's perspective of what the surgeries will entail. Then specific surgeries are discussed and specific surgical and anesthetic concerns presented. Finally, basic surgical and anesthetic concerns are presented for the class of surgery.

Many specific surgeries are not covered, but you will probably be able to find something close. The text does not present itself as a "cookbook" for anesthesia, but rather seeks first and most to describe the surgical procedure and some of the major anesthetic implications of that procedure. Proposed methods of anesthesia are often presented; however, the anesthesia provider will often find himself/herself disagreeing with the specifics of the plan, but should find the evidence cited for the presented plan helpful.

It seems that many complain that this is written primarily from a surgeon's point of view. I find that this makes Jaffe's text a unique resource among the other resources out there. There will be times when it is frustrating, sure. There are many basics simply skipped or ignored. However, as a text to help the anesthesia provider understand the basics of what's happening on the other side of the drape, I have found Jaffe very valuable.

As an added bonus, the text comes with access to the full online version of the text. I saved the site to my phone and am able to quickly look up a procedure even while at the hospital using this feature.

A basic guide, not an encyclopedia / / 2010-07-18
I was very disappointed with this book. I was hoping for a text in which I could look up cases I wasn't already familiar with (I am in 4th year of Residency in Canada), but I found that every time I wasn't familiar with a case, neither was this book; i.e. it didn't have ANY listing of the procedure at all. This kept happening repeatedly, and now I rarely bother to open it. If you are a beginning resident who doesn't know how to do anesthesia for a lap chole, this book would be great. But for Anesthesiologists and senior residents looking for a more encyclopedic reference for outlining not-so-common surgeries, save your money (it's not cheap) and look elsewhere.

As a good point, the layout is excellent and very useful for those procedures that are there; I hope the authors intend to expand this book in the future as it has great potential.

AJ

Great Seller / / 2010-06-21
Book arrived in condition promised. Fast shipping. Arrived before date promised. Thanks.

Great asset / / 2010-03-13
I'm an SRNA who recently entered residency. I have no experience in the OR, so this book has been worth it's weight in gold for me. It's incredibly helpful in terms of accurately describing the procedure as well as cueing the anesthetist on potential concerns pre, intra, and post procedure. The price is a bit steep, but it's well worth it!!

Great resource for all anesthesiologist / / 2009-10-14
I am a anesthesiologist at an academic hospital. It is difficult for our residents to understand all the issues that they will face during the day. I find the ones that prepare (even for just a few minutes) with this book seem much more prepared. If you need a practical guide to anesthesia, this is the book to get.