Equipment in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, second edition : A Complete Guide for the FRCA

First edition highly commended in the Anaesthesia category of the BMA Medical Book Awards.

Specifically aligned with the syllabus published by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, this second edition is an essential resource for candidates preparing for the FRCA examinations.

Fully updated and expanded

This new edition has been comprehensively revised to reflect developments in contemporary anaesthetic and critical care practice, including:

• Videolaryngoscopy
• Modern ventilators
• Gas capture, decomposition and recycling

Clear, practical and highly illustrated

The book remains extensively illustrated throughout with high-quality colour photographs, reproducible line diagrams, and a clear, standardised format designed for rapid reference and effective revision.

For each major piece of equipment, the authors cover:

• Clinical applications
• Underlying physics and mechanics
• Advantages and limitations
• Safety considerations

The engaging and concise style links equipment directly to its clinical context, helping readers develop both theoretical understanding and practical confidence.

Written by experienced clinicians

Authored by two consultant specialists in anaesthesia and critical care, the book focuses on the knowledge and understanding required for both

safe clinical practice and success in the FRCA examination.

Particular attention has been given to subjects that are frequently overlooked or insufficiently explained in other resources, resulting in a text that is:

• Comprehensive
• Accessible
• Clinically relevant
• Focused and practical

Suitable for a wide professional audience

In addition to anaesthetists preparing for the FRCA, the book will also be valuable for:

• Operating department practitioners
• Critical care staff
• Physicians with an interest in anaesthesia or critical care