"The Westmead Anaesthetic Manual Third Edition" is a step-by-step guide to the management of anaesthetic emergencies, invasive procedures, and regional anaesthesia including ultrasound guided techniques. This manual also concisely details the anaesthetic implications of complex medical conditions and life threatening surgical and obstetric complications. Fully updated and expanded, the "Westmead Anaesthetic Manual" also contains the latest expert guidelines on cardiac arrest management, endocarditis prophylaxis, malignant hyperthermia, and many other topics. It is the indispensible, compact guide to everyday anaesthetic practice for anaesthesiologists and emergency care physicians. Key features of the new edition include: alphabetical thumb tabs for immediate access to the required information; new coverage on ultrasound-guided regional blocks; more diagrams and ultrasound images for increased understanding; durable vinyl cover; and, two-color internal design for improved readability.