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Anesthesiology in General Surgery and Traumatology: From Planning to Postoperative Care provides a thorough and practice-oriented overview of anesthetic management across the surgical continuum, with particular emphasis on general surgery and trauma care. The book addresses the critical role of anesthesiology from preoperative assessment and intraoperative decision-making to postoperative recovery and pain management.

A key strength of this work is its integrated approach to elective and emergency settings. The text highlights perioperative planning, risk stratification, and patient optimization, while also addressing the unique challenges of trauma anesthesia, including hemodynamic instability, massive transfusion protocols, airway management, and damage control surgery. Evidence-based strategies are presented alongside practical algorithms that enhance real-world applicability.

The book also emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, underscoring the interaction between anesthesiologists, surgeons, intensivists, and nursing teams. Special attention is given to postoperative care, including analgesia, prevention of complications, critical care transitions, and enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS). Ethical considerations, patient safety, and quality improvement are thoughtfully incorporated throughout.