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In this ninth edition, Yao & Artusio’s anesthesiology: problem-oriented patient management is organized by organ systems into 12 sections consisting of 63 chapters. Each Chapter begins with a brief case presentation, followed by essential problems of each disease covering four areas:

(1) Pathophysiology and differential diagnosis

(2) Preoperative evaluation and preparation

(3) Intraoperative management

(4) Postoperative anesthetic management.

Using a question-and-answer format, the book is designed to stress anesthetic problems and to give the anaesthesiologist the opportunity to organize his or her own ideas of patient care. A reasonable answer, with updated references, follows each question.

To maintain the fresh quality of the textbook, the ninth edition has been updated with significant newer content and contributions by new authors. The text originally reflected the clinical experience of the Department of anesthesiology at Weill Cornell medicine—newyork-presbyterian hospital. In this edition, experts from other prestigious institutions have shared their evidence-based invaluable experience and practice to make this book more universally acceptable and applicable. The material in the book is prepared for the education of the Trainee as well as the practicing anaesthesiologist; it also serves as a review source for continuing education. The question-and-answer format, combined with current references, enhances its educational value. We welcome comments, criticisms, and suggestions for future editions.