Low Flow Anaesthesia

Low flow anaesthesia is a technique of anaesthetic management which uses reduced fresh gas flow administered and controlled via a rebreathing system. The first edition of Low Flow Anaesthesia set out to reassure and educate anaesthetists in the theory and practicalities of low flow, minimal flow and closed system anaesthesia.techniques of low and minimal flow anaesthesia with sevoflurane and desfluranecovers low and minimal flow anaesthesia without nitrous oxide, closed system anaesthesia in routine clinical practice, new aspects of carbon dioxide absorption, and a review of current and future perspectives with references to further reading covers new European regulationsincludes new classifications of breathing systems and anaesthetic ventilatorsReview of second edition:'... I enjoyed reading Low Flow Anaesthesia and believe that many others will too ...'Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, August 2001Review of first edition:'... Baum's Low Flow Anaesthesia is a good addition to the English-language literature on this technique that should be mastered by all practitioners. This book should be made available to all anesthesia trainees and should be read by anesthesiologists interested in this important anesthesia technique.'Anesthesiology and Analgesia, 1997