Fundamentals of Surgery for Physician Assistants

The aim of this comprehensive textbook is to provide PA students and practicing PAs with a reference and guide that is specifically designed for their level and degree of practice. The content covers a broad scope of disease processes but focuses on the organ systems and the surgical conditions of these systems. Presented here are core principles of anesthesia, pre- and post-operative medical care, and critical care, with in-depth discussion of diseases of the GI tract, trauma, vascular emergencies, pediatric and orthopedic surgery, surgical sub-specialties, and much more. Each topic is presented in a clear and straightforward fashion that reads easily and provides students and PA practitioners with a quick way to learn or refresh on important topics and gain understanding of what&s important in the field of surgery. Particular attention is given to the medical management of the surgical patient.