Basic Physiology for Anaesthetists (Chambers) 2nd ed 2023 PDF free download

Last updated Jan 13, 2023

Basic Physiology for Anaesthetists (Chambers) 2nd ed (update: 2023)

1 Table of Contents

Preface to the first edition
Preface to the second edition
Part I. The Basics:
1. General organisation of the body
2. Cell components and function
3. Genetics
4. The cell membrane
5. Enzymes
Part II. Respiratory Physiology:
6. The upper airways
7. The lower airways
8. Oxygen transport
9. Carbon dioxide transport
10. Alveolar diffusion
11. Ventilation and dead space
12. Static lung volumes
13. Spirometry
14. Hypoxia and shunts
15. Ventilation-perfusion relationships
16. Ventilation-perfusion zones in the lung
17. Oxygen delivery and demand
18. Alveolar gas equation
19. Oxygen cascade
20. Lung compliance
21. Work of breathing
22. Control of ventilation
23. Pulmonary circulation
24. Oxygen toxicity
25. Ventilatory failure
26. Anaesthesia and the lung
Part III. Cardiovascular Physiology
Part IV. Neurophysiology:
Part V. Gastrointestinal Tract
62. Saliva, oesophagus and swallowing
63. Stomach and vomiting
64. Gastrointestinal digestion and absorption
65. Liver: anatomy and blood supply
66. Liver function
Part VI. Kidney and Body Fluids
Part VIII. Energy Balance
Part XI. Environmental Physiology:
87. Altitude
88. Divide
89. Temperature regulation