Day care surgery is now a major surgical specialty and the care of the patient preoperatively and perioperatively is an increasingly important part of the anaesthetist?s skills. This book addresses all the practical and technical issues that the anaesthetist in training, and those already qualified but coming new to the area, will need to know. With contributions from leading specialists, this is an authoritative guide to safe and effective practice in day care anaesthesia that is relevant for all units, whether in large hospitals or local clinics.