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Ottawa Anesthesia Primer
An essential primary text for medical students and residents completing a rotation in anesthesia.
Copyright © 2012 Echo Book Publishing
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information describing generally accepted anesthetic practices and concerning drug indications, adverse reactions, and dosages. It is possible that this information may change or be erroneous. It is the reader’s responsibility to review the manufacturer’s package information data prior to administration. This is particularly important for new or infrequently used medications.
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2013-01-16
Inside Cover
The cover image is of Dr. Desiree Persaud, our Residency Program Director of Anesthesiology at the University of Ottawa (2010 - Present). Dr. Persaud has received the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Clinical Teacher Award (2007), the Dave Roberts Ottawa Memorial Award (2002, 2006, and 2008), and the Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO) Teaching Travel Award (2000).
She was also chosen as Teacher of the Year both at the University of Ottawa (2000) and at the University of Western Ontario (1998). Dr. Persaud has a keen interest in regional anesthesia and an infectious enthusiasm and commitment to patient care. She played a key role in engaging residents and staff in the production of our Anesthesia Primer.
Editor: Patrick Sullivan
Editorial Assistance: Pamela Kartzali
Graphic Illustrations: Perry Ng
Simulation Centre Photography: Mariane Tremblay
Photography: Patrick Sullivan
Anestheisa Primer Videos: Patrick Sullivan
Simulation Centre Video Demonstrator: Devin Sydor MD
Authors
Takpal Birdi MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
M. Dylan Bould MB ChB, MEd, FRCA
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Sandra Bromley MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Gregory Bryson MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Alan Chaput PharmD, MSc, MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Ilia Charapov MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Natalie Clavel MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Michael Curran MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Janie Desrosier MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Marc Doré MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Daniel Dubois MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
George Evans MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Holly Evans MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Ashleigh Farrell MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Amy Fraser MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Lillia Fung MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Teresa Furtak MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Catherine Gallant MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Christopher Hudson MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Jordan Hudson MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Jarmila Kim MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Leo M. Jeyaraj MD, FRCA
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Ottawa
T. Doris Leung MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Anne Lui MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor Anesthesia, University of Ottawa
Jennifer Mihill MD
Resident Anesthesia, University of
