Oxford textbook of anaesthesia for oral and maxillofacial surgery

Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Anaesthesia series, this book is an authoritative, evidence based textbook on oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery. Oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery represents one of the most common indications for anaesthesia worldwide. The anaesthetist can be called upon to provide anaesthesia for patients presenting with impacted or carious teeth, infections of the mucosa and adjacent structures, facial injuries, head and neck cancers, salivary gland disease, facial disproportion, temporomandibular joint disorders, cysts, and tumours of the jaws. Anaesthetists may also be involved in managing patients experiencing chronic and intractable facial pain. An understanding of this subject matter is fundamental to the safe practice of anaesthesia. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of all aspects of anaesthesia for oral and maxillofacial surgery. Chapters cover the anatomy, pre-assessment, difficult airway, regional anaesthesia, imaging, and all clinical aspects for complex area.