Anaesthesia and its administration is a complicated topic and this new edition covers not only the medical aspects, but also the legal, ethical and practical consequences before, during and after surgery. The use of anaesthetics and analgesics is further broken down into their use in dental, ophthalmic and thoracic surgery among others, and the impact of various diseases and disorders on their efficacy. Practitioners will also find advice on how to deal with complications and emergencies and techniques for managing pain.