Ross, J. Stuart (John Stuart) 1874-1944 creator Thomson, H. Torrance (Harry Torrance) 1868-1944 Thomson, Alexis 1863-1924 Wood, William Quarry -1958 text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Handbook of Anæsthetics" by J. Stuart Ross is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview and practical guide to the theories, physiological principles, methods, and drugs involved in the practice of administering anaesthesia. It is intended for medical students and practitioners seeking a condensed yet authoritative resource on the safe and effective administration of anaesthetics. The opening of the "Handbook of Anæsthetics" introduces the growing significance of safe anaesthesia in surgical practice, highlighting advances that have minimized its risks and emphasizing the importance of skilled anaesthetists. The initial sections—comprising the contents, introduction, preface, and the start of several chapters—outline foundational topics such as the physiological effects of anaesthetic drugs, the relationship between anaesthesia and surgical shock, complications like asphyxia, and the practical aspects of preparing patients and monitoring anaesthesia. The text emphasizes the interconnected roles of drugs, apparatus, and medical expertise, and gives early attention to both theory and hands-on guidance for safe patient care. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2025-04-29 deaurider, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: Edinburgh: E. & S. Livingstone, 1919 Anesthetics Anesthesia RD Edinburgh: E. & S. Livingstone, 1919 https://archive.org/details/39002022398979.med.yale.edu https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75985 https://archive.org/details/39002022398979.med.yale.edu https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75985 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134746.0 75985