The Clinical Anaesthesia Viva Book

More than 120 short and long case questions and answers based on those given at recent Final FRCA viva examinations.

Julian M. Barker (Author), Simon J. Mills (Author), Simon L. Maguire (Author), Abdul Ghaaliq Lalkhen (Author), Brendan A. McGrath (Author), Hamish Thomson (Author)

9780521720182, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 8 October 2009

445 pages, 48 b/w illus. 11 tables
23.3 x 16 x 2.1 cm, 0.75 kg

'… an invaluable reference … There are a large number of example CXRs and ECGs to analyse and this is a real strength … Clear uniform presentation throughout … excellent value for money … has a huge number of questions in comparison to its competitors … excellent indexing structure … essential reading for Final FRCA clinical viva preparation … easy to navigate … highly readable … Excellent.' BMA Medical Book Awards reviewer

The second edition of the hugely popular The Clinical Anaesthesia Viva Book builds on the success of the first by providing a thorough review of short and long case questions typically given to Final FRCA viva candidates. An introductory chapter gives invaluable practical advice on preparation for the viva. This is followed by almost 100 short cases and 25 long cases, all based on viva questions posed at recent examinations. Answers have been constructed from a combination of popular textbooks, recent publications and the extensive practical experience of the authors. Short further reading lists are provided for more in-depth preparation. Written by a team of expert consultants and senior trainees with (successful!) experience of the Final FRCA, this second edition of The Clinical Anaesthesia Viva Book, is a must-have for anyone preparing for the Final FRCA viva.

Foreword
Preface
1. Preparation for the clinical viva
2. The short cases
3. The long cases
Appendix 1. A system for interpreting and presenting chest X-rays
Appendix 2. Interpretation of commonly occurring PFTs.

Subject Areas: Pain & pain management [MMBP], Anaesthetics [MMB]