by Brian Freeman (Author), Jeffrey Berger (Author) is the essential, high-yield review for Part One of the ABA BASIC Exam―updated to align with the latest exam blueprint.

Anesthesiology residents must pass the BASIC exam in order to continue their training. This essential resource is the single best way to take the stress out of this make-or-break exam, focus your study on nearly 200 must-know topics found on the board exam outline, and identify your areas of strength and weakness. Written by program directors with many years of board examination advising experience, Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One: BASIC Exam succinctly summarizes key concepts in basic science and clinical anesthesia practice. Space is conveniently provided throughout the book to add notes from other study resources. This updated second edition reflects the latest literature and incorporates new topics such as COVID-19.Contents
Contributors to the First Edition xi
Contributors to the Second Edition xiii
Preface xv
PART I BASIC SCIENCES 1
1. Topographical and Clinical Anatomy 3
2. Radiological and Ultrasound Anatomy 19
3. Mechanics 27
4. Flow and Velocity 29
5. Principles of Doppler Ultrasound 33
6. Properties of Gases and Liquids 35
7. Gas Laws 37
8. Vaporizers 39
9. Uptake and Distribution of Inhalational Agents 43
10. Concentration and Second Gas Effects 47
11. Nitrous Oxide and Closed Spaces 49
12. Anesthesia Breathing System: Components 51
13. Anesthesia Breathing System:
Safety Features 53
14. Anesthesia Breathing System:
Physical Principles 55
15. Circle and Noncircle Systems 57
16. Portable Ventilation Devices 61
17. Absorption of Carbon Dioxide 63
18. Oxygen Supply Systems 67
19. Waste Gas Evacuation Systems 69
20. Monitoring Neuromuscular Function 71
21. Monitoring Mechanical Ventilation 75
22. Monitoring Temperature 79
23. Oximetry 81
24. Measuring Blood Gases 83
25. Gas Concentrations: Monitoring and
Instrumentation 87
26. Pressure Transducers 91
27. Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement 93
28. Neurologic Function Monitors 95
29. Autotransfusion Devices 99
30. Body Warming Devices 101
31. Mechanical Ventilation: Principles of Action 103
32. Mechanical Ventilation: Modes 107
33. Mechanical Ventilation: Monitors 111
34. Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation 115
35. Operating Room Alarms and Safety Features 119
36. Defibrillators 123
37. Electrical Safety 127
38. Review of Simple Mathematics 129
39. Statistics 133
40. Computerized Patient Records 137
41. Pharmacokinetics 139
42. Pharmacokinetics of Neuraxial Drug
Administration 143
43. Drug Tolerance and Tachyphylaxis 145
44. Drug Termination of Action 147
45. Drug Interactions 149
46. Drug Reactions 153
47. Alternative and Herbal Medications 155
48. Anesthetic Gases: Principles 157
49. Anesthetic Gases: Organ System Effects 161
50. Minimum Alveolar Concentration 163
51. Opioids 167
52. Barbiturates 171
53. Propofol 173
54. Etomidate 177
55. Benzodiazepines 179
56. Ketamine 181
57. Dexmedetomidine 183
58. Local Anesthetics 185
59. Local Anesthetic Toxicity 191
60. Muscle Relaxants 195
61. Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade 199
PART II CLINICAL SCIENCES 201
62. Physical Examination and Airway Evaluation 203
63. ASA Preoperative Laboratory Testing
Guidelines 207

64. ACC/AHA Guidelines for Perioperative

Cardiovascular Evaluation 209

65. ASA Physical Status Classification 213

66. Premedication 215

67. “Full Stomach” Status 217

68. Management of Chronic Medical Therapy 221

69. Prophylactic Cardiac Risk Reduction 225

70. Prophylactic Antibiotics 227

71. Spinal Anesthesia 231

72. Epidural Anesthesia 235

73. Combined Spinal–Epidural Anesthesia 239

74. Caudal Anesthesia 241

75. Epidural Test Dose 243

76. Complications of Neuraxial Anesthesia 247

77. Neuraxial Anesthesia: Physiologic Effects 251

78. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and

PainMedicine (ASRA) Guidelines: Neuraxial

Anesthesia and Anticoagulation 253

79. Intravenous Regional Anesthesia 257

80. Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks 259

81. Stages and Signs of General Anesthesia 263

82. Awareness Under General Anesthesia 265

83. Techniques of General Anesthesia 267

84. Assessment and Identification of the

Difficult Airway 271

85. Approaches to Difficult Airway Management 273

86. The ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm 275

87. Intubation Devices 279

88. Alternative Airway Devices and Adjuncts 283

89. Transcutaneous and Surgical Airways 287

90. Endobronchial Intubation 289

91. Intubation and Tube Exchange Adjuncts 291

92. Types of Endotracheal Tubes 293

93. ASA Monitoring Standards 295

94. Monitored Anesthesia Care and Sedation 297

95. ASA Sedation Guidelines for

Non-Anesthesiologists 301

96. Intravenous Fluid Therapy 305

97. Crystalloids versus Colloids 309

98. Epistaxis 311

99. Corneal Abrasions 313

100. Postoperative Visual Loss 315

101. Air Embolism 317

102. Intraarterial Injections 321

103. Pressure Injuries 323

104. Iatrogenic Burns 325

105. Chronic Environmental Exposure to

Inhalation Agents 329

106. Hypothermia 331

107. Nonmalignant Hyperthermia 335

108. Bronchospasm 337

109. Anaphylaxis 341

110. Laryngospasm 343

111. Postobstructive Pulmonary Edema 347

112. Aspiration of Gastric Contents 349

113. Malignant Hyperthermia 355

114. Postoperative Pain Relief: Pharmacologic 359

115. Postoperative Pain Relief: Routes 361

116. Postoperative Pain Relief: Alternative

Techniques 363

117. Postoperative Respiratory Complications 367

118. Postoperative Cardiovascular Complications 369

119. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting 371

120. Postoperative Neuromuscular Complications 375

121. Postoperative Neurologic Complications 377

PART III ORGAN-BASED SCIENCES 381

122. Cerebral Cortex and Subcortical Areas 383

123. Cerebral Blood Flow: Determinants 385

124. Cerebral Blood Flow: Autoregulation 387

125. Pathophysiology of Cerebral Ischemia 389

126. Cerebrospinal Fluid 391

127. Cerebral Protection 393

128. Spinal Cord: Organization and Tracts 395

129. Spinal Cord Evoked Potentials 399

130. Anatomy of the Neuromuscular Junction 401

131. Physiology of Neuromuscular Transmission 403

132. Skeletal Muscle Contraction 405

133. Pain Mechanisms and Pathways 407

134. Sympathetic Nervous System 409

135. Parasympathetic Nervous System 413

136. Temperature Regulation 415

137. Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves 417

138. Anatomy of the Spinal Cord 421

139. Anatomy of the Meninges 423

140. Carotid and Aortic Bodies 425

141. Lung Volumes and Spirometry 427

142. Lung Mechanics 431

143. Ventilation and Perfusion 435

144. Pulmonary Diffusion 437

145. Oxygen Transport 439

146. Hypoxemia and Hyperoxia 443

147. Carbon Dioxide Transport 445

148. Hypocarbia and Hypercarbia 447

149. Control of Ventilation 449

150. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung 453

151. Perioperative Smoking 455

152. Airway and Pulmonary Anatomy 457

153. Bronchodilators 461

154. Anti-inflammatory Pulmonary Drugs 463

155. Cardiac Cycle 465

156. Cardiac Electrophysiology 467

157. Frank–Starling Law 471

158. Ventricular Function 473

159. Myocardial Contractility 475

160. Cardiac Output 477

161. Myocardial Oxygen Utilization 479

162. Venous Return 481

163. Blood Pressures and Resistances 483

164. Baroreceptor Function 487

165. Microcirculation 489

166. Regional Blood Flow 491

167. Regulation of Circulation and Blood Volume 495

168. Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation 499

169. Basics of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 501

170. Cardiac Anatomy 503

171. Digitalis 507

172. Inotropes 509

173. Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors 511

174. Antidysrhythmic Drugs 513

175. Anti-anginal Drugs 517

176. Vasodilators 521

177. ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin

Receptor Blockers 523

178. Nonadrenergic Vasoconstrictors 527

179. Electrolyte Abnormalities: Cardiac Effects 531

180. Hepatic Blood Flow 535

181. Hepatic Function 537

182. Hepatic Drug Metabolism and Excretion 539

183. Renal Physiology 541

184. Renal Function Tests 543

185. Regulatory Functions of the Kidney 547

186. Distribution of Water and Electrolytes 549

187. Diuretics 551

188. Dopaminergic Drugs 555

189. Anticoagulants 557

190. Antithrombotic Drugs 561

191. Antiplatelet Drugs 565

192. Immunosuppressive and Antirejection Drugs 567

193. Blood Transfusion: Indications 571

194. Blood Preservation and Storage 573

195. Intravascular Volume Expanders 575

196. Blood Type, Screen, and Crossmatch 579

197. Synthetic and Recombinant Hemoglobins 581

198. Transfusion Reactions 583

199. Complications of Transfusions 585

200. Alternatives to Blood Transfusion 589

201. Endocrine Physiology 593

202. Carbohydrate Metabolism 597

203. Protein Metabolism 599

204. Lipid Metabolism 601

PART IV SPECIAL ISSUES

IN ANESTHESIOLOGY 603

205. Physician Impairment 605

206. Physician Wellness 609

207. Professionalism and Licensure 611

208. Ethical Issues 613

209. Informed Consent 617

210. Patient Safety 621

211. Core Competencies 623

Index 625