Based on the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland's (AAGBI) continuing education lecture series of key developing areas of clinical practice, this book covers the latest developments in research and the clinical application to anaesthesia and pain control. A follow-up title to AAGBI Core Topics in Anaesthesia 2012, this new volume covers diverse but critical patient safety topics such as anaemia, obstetric anaesthesia, acute coronary syndromes, postoperative cognitive dysfunction and echocardiography, all written by leading experts in these fields in the UK and Ireland. Reviews latest developments in research and practice Clinically-oriented but rooted in basic science Concise and informative articles on key topics Road-tested through CPD roadshows Designed specifically for continuing medical education Deliver ever-safer care to your patients by staying up to date in clinical care and education with this review book.