Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Contributors
Preface
01. Cell Function Physiology and Metabolism
02. Neuromuscular Physiology: A Review
03. Anesthesia Effects on Cellular Function
04. Central Nervous System Physiology
05. Autonomic Nervous System Physiology
06. Anesthesia Considerations of Thermoregulation and Regional Anesthesia
07. Physiological Effects of Anesthesia on the Nervous System
08. Endocrine Physiology
09. Physiological Effects of Anesthesia on the Endocrine System
10. Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
11. Erythrocytes and Leukocytes
12. Hemostasis and Hemotherapy
13. Electrocardiography
14. Cardiac Output and Cardiac Cycle
15. The Heart Pump
16. Venous Return
17. Peripheral Vascular System—Hemodynamics
18. Capillaries and Lymphatics
19. Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure
20. Distribution of Blood Flow
21. Cardiovascular Changes Through Life
22. Cardiovascular Function in Pathological Situations
23. Assessment of the Circulatory System
24. Physiological Effects of Anesthesia on the Cardiovascular System
25. Function and Structure of the Respiratory System
26. Mechanics of Breathing
27. Alveolar Ventilation
28. Pulmonary Blood Flow
29. Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
30. Diffusion of Gases
31. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
32. Respiratory Acid-Base Balance and Hypoxia
33. Control of Breathing
34. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Respiratory System
35. Pulmonary Changes Through Life
36. Effects of Anesthesia on Pulmonary Function
37. Renal System Physiology
38. Effects of Anesthesia on the Renal System
39. Hepatic and Biliary Physiology
40. Effects of Anesthesia on Hepatic and Biliary Physiology
41. Effects of Anesthesia on the GI Physiology
Index