It covers all areas specified for the thoracic part of the final fellowship examination, and will help post-fellowship trainees become proficient when first starting out in thoracic anaesthesia. The non-specialist will find it to be a succinct guide to thoracic procedures, and the experienced anaesthetist will be brought up to date on the latest clinical developments. * An up-to-date review of current practice from an internationally renowned centre of expertise * Covers all areas specified for the thoracic part of the Final FRCA examination * Gives the consultant an ideal book to refer to when preparing lectures for trainees in thoracic anaesthesia "About a dozen of the chapters are sufficiently non specialist to be of value to the general anaesthetist. ... The final chapter, on controversies, is well worth reading ... Good, thought provoking stuff. ...The volume can be recommended for both the trainee and the experienced anaesthetist."European Journal of Anaesthesiology, April 2000 subject matter is broadly dealt with to the satisfaction, I am sure, f the junior anaesthetist and the new consultant. For the experienced, there is still much to be gained from this book, especially when dealing with the unfamiliar. It fulfils its aim of facilitating the preparation of material for teaching. The inclusion of key points tables are very helpful. Overall, I would recommend this book as a good starting place for the study of thoracic anaesthesia and it has been a pleasure to read it."British Journal of Anaesthesia, April 2000