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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie
Published in: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie 8/2015

01-08-2015 | Book and New Media Reviews

The Role of Anesthesiology in Global Health: A Comprehensive Guide

Ram Roth, Clifford Gevirtz, Elizabeth A. M. Frost, Carrie L. H. Atcheson. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland 2015, 432 pages. ISBN 978-3-319-09422-9

Author: Gregory Klar, MD

Published in: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie | Issue 8/2015

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The global burden of surgical disease is an important cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); however, surgical and anesthesia services have been traditionally neglected in LMICs. There is a critical shortage of trained anesthesia providers in LMICs who can respond to a large and growing surgical load. Furthermore, the lack of trained anesthesia providers contributes to the high perioperative mortality. Anesthesia is becoming an increasingly important player in international health with growing numbers of anesthesiologists working abroad. The recently published book, The Role of Anesthesiology in Global Health: A Comprehensive Guide, reviews international health literature pertinent to anesthesiologists and serves as a guide for the anesthesiologist considering or already involved in international work. …
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Title
The Role of Anesthesiology in Global Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Ram Roth, Clifford Gevirtz, Elizabeth A. M. Frost, Carrie L. H. Atcheson. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland 2015, 432 pages. ISBN 978-3-319-09422-9
Author
Gregory Klar, MD
Publication date
01-08-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie / Issue 8/2015
Print ISSN: 0832-610X
Electronic ISSN: 1496-8975
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-015-0391-2

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