Where experts turn for definitive answers in anesthesiology! Clinical Anesthesia by Paul G Barash covers the full spectrum of clinical issues and options in anesthesiology, providing insightful coverage of pharmacology, physiology, co-existing diseases, and surgical procedures. This classic clinical reference brings the very latest essential knowledge in the field, equipping the anesthesiologists to effectively apply today's standards of care and make optimal clinical decisions for their patients. Further, the South Asian Edition addresses the challenges faced by students of South Asian countries due to variation in diseases, their patterns, and availability of the resources. Dr Nishkarsh Gupta, MD, DNB, MNAMS, PGCCHM, Fellow in Palliative Care, is working as an Additional Professor in Department of Onco-Anesthesiology and Palliative Medicine at Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He is an alumnus of Maulana Azad Medical College and a gold medalist. He is the assistant editor of Northern Journal of ISA and is on the editorial board panel of various journals. He has edited three books and few more are in the process. He has numerous national and international publications in various reputed journals (around 200) and has authored several book chapters. He is an instructor of various skill-based training programs and has been faculty in several national and international conferences. Dr Anju Gupta, MD, DNB, MNAMS, PGCCHM, IDRA, is working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, with previous experience as faculty at specialized oncology and pediatric autonomous teaching centers in Delhi. She is an alumnus of Lady Hardinge Medical College. She is an avid researcher and has more than 125 publications in reputed national and international journals and has more than 20 book chapters to her credit. She has won several awards and has also been a faculty at various national and international events. Both the editors have an experience of more than 15 years in the field of Anesthesiology and are actively involved in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and other health professionals. Highlights of South Asian Edition The Key Points have been reorganized in each chapter into ?must know? and ?desirable to know? to highlight the most essential information. Considering the rapid increase in the incidence of malignancy, two new chapters have been added: Chapter on palliative medicine (Chapter 60, Palliative Medicine) which is coming up in India in a big way since anesthesiologists have become an integral part of the Palliative Care team in providing care to the patients. Chapter on oncoanesthesiology (Chapter 61, Anesthesia for Cancer Surgeries) which is usually not treated as a separate chapter in Anesthesiology books. This chapter discusses the difference in care of oncology patient, anesthesia for brachytherapy, chemotherapy and its implications, enhanced recovery after anesthesia, opioid and cancer recurrence, team approach, etc. Anesthesia for diseases prevalent in South Asia has been given special emphasis. Content updates include new information added to all chapters on additional aspects relevant to Indian subcontinent and other South Asian countries, with a major revision to chapters Autonomic Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology, Commonly Used Monitoring Techniques, Peripheral Nerve Blockade, Neuraxial Anesthesia, Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery, Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery, Anesthesia for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Obstetric Anesthesia, Chronic Pain Management, Critical Care Medicine, Neonatal Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Several new images, tables, and algorithms have been added for better understanding. MCQs have been included at the e