Description Here's the book that Anesthesiology called "a valuable reference irrespective of level of training or experience." This beautifully illustrated, full-color text offers more in-depth coverage of pharmacology and physiology, especially at the molecular level. This resource is perfect for board preparation, recertification, or for use by clinicians wanting to enhance their understanding of the mechanisms of drug action and find a framework from which they can approach the use of new drugs in practice. Reviews "Readers will find Anesthetic Pharmacology a valuable reference irrespective of level of training or experience. It certainly deserves a place in every anesthesia departmental library and is highly recommended for those interested in staying on the leading edge of the specialty. " -- Anesthesiology "The excellent breadth and detail of this book could only be accomplished with the outstanding team of experts assembled by the editors." -- Anesthesiology "The chapters on drug action are dealt with in a manner of clarity not seen in most other volumes; these should be considered a MUST before the FRCA examinations. My own volume is already annotated with highlights that will be useful for both research and teaching. "In summary, the editors and contributors are to be congratulated on the preparation of this volume."--British Journal of Anaesthesia 2005 Key Features Offers more in-depth coverage of physiology than other texts of its kind. Examines th