Edition |
First edition. |
Physical Description |
xiii, 240 pages ; 22 cm |
Summary |
An anesthesiologist with more than thirty years of experience explores the most common but most mysterious procedure in medicine, telling intimate stories that explore the nature of consciousness, the politics of pain relief, and the wonder of modern medicine. |
Contents |
A deep sleep -- Command center -- The five A's -- Railroad tracks -- Fear of the mask -- Nothing by mouth -- Heartbeats -- A most unusual patient -- Errors everlasting -- In wait -- Paper cranes -- A brain trapped in a box -- See one, do one, teach one -- Reentry -- Safe travels. |
Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-240). |
Subject |
Przybylo, Henry Jay.
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Anesthesiologists -- United States -- Biography.
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Anesthesiology -- Anecdotes.
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Autobiographies.
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Personal narratives.
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Anecdotes.
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