This brilliantly assembled expert compendium provides a much-needed guide for the practical
application of anesthesiology in medical practice in the most bereft underdeveloped and
violence-afflicted regions of the globe. -Seymour Topping Professor Emeritus of International
Journalism Columbia University This is a comprehensive guide to the role of anesthesiologists
in medical missions. In their capacity as perioperative physicians anesthesiologists improve
the safety and efficacy of surgical interventions for underserved patients in low- and
middle-income countries around the world. Contributions from international experts in global
health provide essential historical context practical medical and surgical considerations for
planning missions and scenarios of on the ground implementation of care. The final section
considers anesthesiology education in the context of global health. This is an encompassing and
eye-opening resource for trainees and physicians considering participating in a medical mission
and students and faculty of global health.
